Gustavo Holanda & Raphael Garrido
Brazilian Rhythms in Conversation (with Guest Percussionist Sami Kontola) Bar Ö Linnankatu 4, Turku 10.10.2025 from 18:00 to 21:00 Tickets: https://holvi.com/shop/NWJFhW/
Gustavo Holanda (voice, guitar) and Raphael Garrido (guitar), accompanied by guest percussionist Sami Kontola, present a musical journey through the vibrant and diverse world of Brazilian music. The duo, enhanced by Sami’s dynamic and nuanced percussion, blends the sophistication of Bossa Nova with the energy of regional rhythms such as frevo, choro, and samba. Their performances offer audiences a unique mix of entertainment, cultural insight, and musical storytelling, revealing the social and historical context behind each genre, composer, and lyric.
The setlist is curated to highlight iconic Bossa Nova pieces alongside frevo, choro, and other folk rhythms, exploring the harmonic richness, rhythmic intricacies, and lyrical depth of Brazilian traditions. Improvisation, expressive interplay, and collaborative energy shape every performance, allowing the audience to feel part of a living musical conversation.
Gustavo Holanda brings warm vocals and expressive guitar, drawing from decades of experience bridging traditional Brazilian music with contemporary interpretation. Raphael Garrido contributes virtuosic guitar work and a deep understanding of Brazilian folk styles, from classic Carnival melodies to sophisticated modern arrangements. Sami Kontola adds rhythmic vitality and texture, amplifying the groove and color of each piece while enhancing the duo’s interplay. Together, they create a performance where every note, rhythm, and story resonates with authenticity, joy, and musical curiosity.
Hosting this ensemble is more than presenting a concert; it is an invitation to experience the heart of Brazilian music in its full depth—the rhythms, the narratives, and the cultural energy that give life to every melody. Their shows transform any venue into an intimate and immersive space where rhythm, harmony, and storytelling flow seamlessly, leaving audiences entertained, inspired, and connected to Brazil’s vibrant musical heritage.