Capoeira Arts Foundation Legados II: Mestre Dinho Nascimento & more

Mestre Dinho Nascimento is an instrumentalist and capoeirista from Salvador, Bahia who has over 50 years of experience as a percussionist, singer, and composer. He is an innovator in the Brazilian music scene with recordings including: “Berimbau Blues,” “Gongolô,” and "Ser Hum Mano." His inspiration stems from Afro-Brazilian manifestations of culture like Capoeira, Samba de Roda, and a variety of other native music. The harmonies of the berimbau (a bowed percussion instrument) guide his compositions, giving them his unique signature. Some of the other instruments Mestre Dinho plays are congas, kalimba, talk-drums, lôla, gaita, tambor de língua, djambé and ashiko. Mestre Dinho is an acclaimed and recognized musician, nationally and internationally, and has performed alongside numerous notable Brazilian, American, and African artists. Mestre Dinho's son João, a versatile instrumentalist and researcher of Afro-Brazilian culture, joins him for this show.

Special guests include Mestre Acordeon (Bira Almeida). An icon in his field, Mestre Acordeon has recorded numerous CDs, and is internationally known for his music and teaching of Capoeira. Mestre Acordeon is the founder of the Capoeira Arts Foundation (CAF). CAF is a non-profit 501(c)3 with the goal of bringing together capoeira practitioners, teachers / students of different schools (locally and internationally); to preserve the roots of the art form, and other related Afro-brazilian art forms; and to present and sponsor cultural events, performances, publications, musical recordings, and documentary films. CAF works in collaboration with similar organizations and individuals to participate in an ongoing dialogue of ideas and projects that challenge and bring out the best in all of us.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $20 for students/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin