Mario Bakuna & Gilson Silveira play Afro-Brazilian Jazz - Live in Vienna

Name: Mario Bakuna &amp; Gilson Silveira play Afro-Brazilian Jazz - Live in Vienna
Start: 2025-09-19T20:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-19T21:30:00+00:00
Location: REIGEN LIVE

Schedule

Fri Sep 19 2025 at 08:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

REIGEN LIVE | Wien, WI

Mario Bakuna & Gilson Silveira play Afro-Brazilian Jazz

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Afro-Brazilian Jazz—a genre that brings together the rhythmic heartbeat of Africa and the melodic soul of Brazil. This performance is an invitation to enjoy a rich musical tradition that weaves samba bossa nova and jazz into a tapestry of rhythm improvisation and melody.

Mario Bakuna brings his captivating voice virtuosic acoustic guitar skills and deep knowledge of Brazilian music to the stage. A London-based Brazilian composer and performer with over 20 years of experience Mario is celebrated for his exploration of Afro-Brazilian traditions. Mario’s international career has made him a reference for Brazilian music in Europe. His albums Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia and Brazilian Landscapes showcase his exceptional talent for merging traditional roots with contemporary artistry. With sold-out concerts and high praise he has toured 20 European countries Brazil Canada Madagascar Egypt Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan fascinating audiences worldwide.

Joining him is the renowned Gilson Silveira a master percussionist from Ipoema Brazil whose rhythms are the soul of this duo. Since moving to Europe in 1985 Gilson has collaborated with icons like José Feliciano Paolo Conte and Toninho Horta. He has not only performed globally but also taught at prestigious music schools in Milan and Rovereto inspiring the next generation of percussionists. His diverse discography includes albums like Mala e Cuia and Gilsonário which highlight his ability to bring Afro-Brazilian percussion to life in new and exciting ways.

Mario Bakuna and Gilson Silveira guide the audience through the soundscape of Afro-Brazilian music. From intricate guitar melodies to dynamic percussion their performance is a celebration of cultural heritage and musical virtuosity.