Floor Polder and Bernardo aguiar
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RELEASE: A Fusion of Jazz and Brazilian Spirit
Prepare to be captivated by a musical journey as two renowned artists, brazilian percussionist Bernardo Aguiar and Dutch flutist and vocalist Floor Polder, join forces for a special concert event. This unique performance promises to be a vibrant celebration of rhythm and melody, weaving together the rich cultural tapestries of Brazil.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1984, Bernardo became interested at a young age in the world of samba drum batteries. At the age of thirteen he became a soloist of the pandeiro orchestra, “pandemonium”, and at seventeen he joined the group Pife Muderno, led by Carlos Malta. In 2009 with Gabriel Policarpo he founded the Pandeiro Repique Duo(PRD), a percussion duo that offers a universe of rhythm drawn from many regional musical influences all around the world.
Bernardo Aguiar is featured as a special guest of the north american band Snarky Puppy in their DVD “Family Dinner- Volume Two” in which he plays alongside Chris Turner, Susana Baca, and Salif Keita.
Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and Forbidden City Concert Hall are some of the places where he was presented his art. He has collaborated with many notable brazilian and international musicians including Guinga, Marcos Suzano, O Rappa, Jaques Morelenbaum, Yamandú Costa, Hamilton de Holanda, Aline Paes, Roberta Sá, and Jacob Collier, among others. And last but not least he made an online method about the modern Pandeiro.
Floor Polder has been part of various groups such as Banda Fulô, Trio Sodade, and Savoy Room, performing at venues and festivals including De Doelen, Bimhuis, Jazz Festival Delft, Breda Jazz Festival, Big Rivers, Summertime Festival, Jazz in de Gracht, and the Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam. She has collaborated with artists like Geraldo Rosales, Ronald Snijders, Lilian Vieira (Zuco 103), Dina Medina, and Toy Vieira.
After touring Brazil with Trio Sodade, Polder embarked on a master’s program at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) from 2019 to 2022. During this time, she developed a method for improvisation in Brazilian music incorporating elements of jazz, which she shared through a series of nine YouTube videos.
In Brazil, Floor Polder recorded with Bebê Kramer, Alberto Rosenblit, and Pedro Guniu, and produced a duo album with Rudá Brauns, released in June 2023. The album, titled “Vento Litoral,” is an enchanting blend of melodies and rhythms. Her new show, “Brisa Carioca,” features her own compositions alongside works by renowned artists such as Egberto Gismonti and Tom Zé, showcasing her versatility and profound connection to both Brazilian and jazz music.
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