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João Menezes Band + Planetman at Jamboree

Presented by: Jamboree

0	LONDON: Jamboree
P	Friday 3rd May, 2024
N	8:00pm

Event information

The João Menezes Band bring heartwarming Bossa Nova and energy-filled samba rhythms to dance the night away, supported by reggae and high life ace Planetman, playing a solo set.

João Menezes is a Portuguese guitarist and singer that specialises in Brazilian music. He explores different styles, including but not limited to, Bossa Nova, Samba, Samba-Rock and Baião, with arrangements from Jorge Ben, Seu Jorge, João Bosco, Djavan, Tom Jobim and many others. He will be joined tonight by Matheus Nova on bass, Giuliano Pereira on sax and Marcinho Pereira on drums.

Support on the night comes from Planetman, blending highlife guitars and reggae with earnest folk and brightly soulful vocals. A founding member of iconic London venue Passing Clouds, his monthly Little Blue Ball parties spanned over a decade, legendary for their eclectic mix of music, people and sky-high vibes.