The intense moments of the Festival

Grand Bal Forró Seu Jorge Velha Guarda da Portela Beth Carvalho Egberto Gismonti, Fayçal Karoui & l'Orchestre National du Capitole

Siba e a Fuloresta do Samba The cousins of Buena Vista Social Club As an eminent member of the Mestre Ambrosio posse, the violinist Siba gathered, for his first solo album, a group of musicians originating from the Zona da Mata in the north of Pernambuco. Vibrating incarnation of the energetic Brazilian folklore, the fusion of this exceptional musician with Fuloresta, often compared to Buena Vista Social Club, leads the way for the exploration of extraordinary musical horizons.   18:30 « Village » stage

Explosion of brazilian percussions ‘Batucadas’ with 120 percussionists Surdôreyes – Samba Résille – Arte Popular – Maracana Social Band – Apito Mind the party atmosphere! Five boisterous and gaily coloured “batucadas” - Surdôreyes, Samba Lattice, Arte Popular, Social Maracana Band and Apito – will make the first move in a resolutely festive and explosive festival, accompanied in their frenzy by the “Equipe de Nuit”, the special effects section of the Commandos Percu. There will be explosions, songs, shouts and dances: is there a best way to begin the festival? !   19:00 In the streets of the city Starts Square Charles de Gaulle & ends Pont-Neuf

Grand Forró Ball The Occitano-Brazilian fever Orquestra do Fubá - Heleno dos 8 Baixos - Fabulous Trobadors - Femmouzes T - Bombes 2 Bal Project in collaboration with Escambiar All the choreographic madnesses will be allowed this evening! The “forró” (from the English "for all") which, after the Nordeste, conquered the whole Brazil, knocks down the frontiers of age, style and rhythm as everyone adds his contribution to this festive popular ball. Two cultures will strike on stage: the diatonic accordion virtuoso, Heleno dos 8 Baixos and the successful alchemy between traditional and modern styles tinged with samba, bossa nova and funk of Orquestra do Fubá. They will share the stage with various musicians from Toulouse, true lovers of the South American continent: the sparkling Bombes 2 Ball and the Femmouzes T as well as Fabulous Trobadors, the two wizards with language and rhythm!   20:30 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Trio Madeira Brasil The highlight of choro Refinement and energy rule over the destiny of this trio composed of Ronaldo do Bandolim, Zé Paulo Becker and Marcello Gonçalves. These Masters of "popular chamber music" give substance to the true Brazilian popular music, the "choro", which means “tear" in Portuguese. The two guitars and the mandolin of the Trio Madeira plunge back into the source of a music brought up to date in the Seventies and which has today many followers among the young generation.   Minuit « Village » stage

Djambi Brazilian-style reggae Encounters, experiences and rhythms collected from around the world are the staple diet of these tireless globe-trotters. The eight members of this band stand up for Brazilian reggae and many other types of music. A positive and refreshing open-mindedness shows in their sensitive texts and music. This earned them the Award for the best Brazilian reggae artist given by the alternative circuit in 2002. Strong temperaments...   18:30 « Village » stage

Seu Jorge Charismatic and amazing – 2004 discovery Committed loudmouth and great seducer, this thirty-year-old deep-voiced Carioca is a star in Brazil since his role in “City of God” directed by Fernando Meirelles. His nature and his talent forged in the street and the “favelas” and in samba groups (Farofa Carioca) then hip-hop groups (Planet Hemp), Mister Jorge is mapping out his promising future in music and cinema. The last demonstrations of his talent are obvious in the sumptuous Cru album and in his performance in Wes Anderson’s film The Life Aquatic, with Bill Murray and Angelica Huston. It is impossible to resist the pop samba mixed with blues made by this true charmer whose presence on stage is claimed by David Bowie for his next tour!   20:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Marcelo D2 Carioca rap Marked by the hardships of life, Marcelo Maldonado Gomes Peixoto known as Marcelo D2 trails his Carioca silhouette and his cheeky humour around various rhythms such as samba and funk mixed with scratches and coaxer choruses. And this recipe is a success for this talented artist who searches for the perfect beat (Á procura da batida perfeita). Humour and energy on stage complete ideally the portrait of a young artist, interesting in many respects.   22:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Tribute to Tom Jobim The bossa nova legend revisited by jazz “maestros” Paulo Moura – Yamandú Costa – Armandinho – Marcos Suzano As a major artist in the second half of the 20th century and inventor of bossa nova, Tom Jobim deserved a tribute! His prestigious instrumentalist peers, currently in the spotlight in Brazil - Armandinho, Paulo Moura, Marcos Suzano and Yamandú Costa - joined their talents to give the Master’s melodies a new lease of life. They invite us to a voyage through bossa nova on familiar and adored tunes, by the light of the stars.   Minuit « Village » stage

Celso Machado Duo The baião and frevo virtuosos Celso Machado – Carlinhos Machado This famous guitarist, percussionist and instrumentalist of genius is a real school of samba! Curious about everything, joyous, playful and sensitive, he sets the music scene of his dreams each time he meets the audience. His sense of rhythm borrows the best from the brass of João Gilberto or João Bosco. The perception of his music is like a voyage in bossa nova territory. He will be accompanied by Carlinhos Machado to communicate even more deeply the fervour of his country and his art.   18:30 « Village » stage

Hermeto Pascoal & Le Big Band du Conservatoire National de Région Staggering Jazz On the occasion of his 69th birthday, Hermeto Pascoal will plunge us into one of his boisterous sets which earned him the status of figurehead of Brazilian jazz. This uncontrollable "wizard" aroused the curiosity and generated the respect of the most talented artists, Davis Miles, Gil Evans… His spontaneity, his innate sense of composition and his innovative approach also influenced the younger generation of jazz musicians. So, the meeting with Le Big Band du Conservatoire National de Région could prove to be full of intense moments...   20:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Velha Guarda Da Portela The gardians of the temple of samba These guardians of the samba tradition and members of this respected and adulated "old guard" keep an eye open for trouble but do not neglect the future. This true institution created in 1970 by the singer, Paulinho da Viola, on the basis of the Portela de Madureira samba school (founded in 1930 in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro), perpetuates and feeds the tradition dictated by the elders, Antônio Caetano, Alberto Lonato, Manacéa, João da Gente and Ventura. Tirelessly, they tell "the history of a people which tries to exist and whose identity took shape in marginality" in spite of the repression against the promoters of samba which lasted until the 40s. Purism and sincerity are expected!   22:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Cesar Camargo & Lubambo Duo Classical and sophisticated Jazz Cesar Camargo Mariano / Romero Lubambo His swing and his left hand brought Cesar Camargo fame. Television, advertising but also great names of Brazilian popular music – João Bosco, Chico Buarque or Gilberto Gil - had recourse to his talent for jazz. For his part, the Carioca Romero Lumambo is considered to be one of the best guitarists by international music criticism. They will play at the ideal moment, by starlight...   Minuit « Village » stage

Madrugada Sweet melodies and ethereal sambas At daybreak when the night is nearing its end, this is "madrugada": the sambas stemming from the carioca heritage and nicely reproduced by this group composed of seven French musicians have a particular depth. Popular songs, wild sambas and sweetnesses without soppiness create an exceptional atmosphere. An excellent sound conditioning...   18:30 « Village » stage

Beth Carvalho The Diva of the Rio Carnival Her name resounds with a thousand colors: Elizabeth Santos Leal de Carvalho. Her career is extraordinary: a long time before the age of ten, her hearing is formed by the sambas tones of the 50s. She recorded her first single in 1965 and appeared on television one year later. At the end of the 60s, Beth Carvalho had already become a figure and a voice in Brazil while the Generals were ruling supreme over the country. In the meantime, she speaks to the common people by rehabilitating and discovering samba musicians and composers. Wilful and curious by nature, she brings popular artists into line with current tastes and reconsiders the sound of their samba by introducing instruments such as the banjo. Very successful in the fairs, the country adopts her tones and proclaims Beth the Queen of Samba and the Diva of the Torreiros. World-famous after 30 years of career and 25 records to her credit, the diva always attracts the crowds…   20:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Funk’n Lata Frenetic Samba-funk Ten Masters of samba percussions directed by Ivo Meirelles move into the attack, supported by a brass section. On funk rhythms mixed with a collection of Brazilian "dance music" standards, this energetic team of musicians stemming from the mythical school of samba, Mangueira, fight for rhythm and celebration. Carnival is no longer in Rio, it takes place by the river Garonne...   22:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

Celso Machado Trio An Afro-Brazilian Cocktail Celso Machado / Carlinhos Machado / Sérgio Machado Surrounded by his folks - Carlinhos Machado and Sérgio Machado -, Celso Machado gives free expression to this music that he is so fond of. A kind of Afro-Brazilian cocktail in which makeshift instruments, body percussions and “surdo”, the agogô bell or the “tamborim” mix together. There are no limits!   Minuit « Village » stage

Renata Rosa & Zunido da Mata The Queen of Coco First, her voice: powerful, cheerful and touching. Then, her approach: since her childhood, Renata, born in the South of Brazil, crosses the regions of Nordeste - the State of Pernambuco – to collect and then to express in her own way the traditional songs and dances from these regions. Rural Maracatú, coco samba, forró, cavala-marinho give rhythm to her work as an ethnomusicologist and an artist, the traditional rural violin, the "rabeca" accompanying her approach of culture smuggler. At the age of 28, she is already fond of these "poem-songs" inspired by the songs of “cabocla” women – mixed-race – recalling work and popular rites. A contagious sincerity and joy are the characteristic features of her shows full of atypical percussions, strings and dances.   20:00 « Village » stage

Egberto Gismonti, Fayçal Karoui & L’Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse New creation Egberto Gismonti is a guitarist, a pianist, a composer who loves knocking down the musical frontiers by mixing "erudite" and popular musics all along a career marked by mixing. Like Baden Powell, Villa Lobos or João Gilberto, he experiments, explores and finds true happiness with traditional musicians - Ravel or Schönberg -, jazz - Django Reinhardt, Charlie Haden or Jan Garbarek -. He even confesses that he has a weakness for the rock'n'roll of Jimi Hendrix! There is nothing surprising about that since her Brazilian orchestral music will meet the "erudite" art produced by the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse conducted by Fayçal Karaoui. A new creation, an exquisite moment of communion, will result from the residence of the Brazilian musician among the classical musicians from the Toulouse Orchestra.   22:00 « Pont-Neuf » stage

DJ Dolores e a Aparelhagem The new wave of Brazilian electro music As a blend of traditional music from the Nordeste and electro-rock'n'roll, the hybrid drum'n'bass productions of this native of Recife shake up the habits and carry the day! So, he easily found a place, during the 90s, among the instigators of the Mangue Beat movement, revolted against the "good taste" of his elders, Tom Ze, Caetano Veloso or Gilberto Gil. Judicious ethno-electronic combinations, his sets owe a lot to the presence of the singer Isaar França, the “rabeca” violin of Maciel Salustiano, the guitar of Fabio Trummer and the percussions of Mr Jam. Breathtaking!   23:30 « Village » stage