Apresenta tell the history about the influence of African tradition in Brazilian culture.
The music created by the percussionist from Bahia. Claudio kron do BRAZIL (composer, dancer, and producer) is approached with a passion that has surrounded Claudio all his life and is still rich across Brazil today. His on going drive and charisma has taken Claudio all over to share his love for music. Since 1996 claudio kron has lived in the UK and been promoting Brazilian music throughout the world.
The live show APRESENTA with the papaJACA band is a journey into Brazilian culture and traditions.
It is a show rich in many different rhythms, melodies, and atmosphere that the band produces live! The repertoire is infectious and energetic! The six piece band consists of Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Drum-Kit and lots more Percussion. The band is a collection of Brazilian and world musicians based in the UK. The power of African culture in Brazilian traditions is very visible when the whole band performs in full costume and glory. This will bring the colors, sounds, and energies of Brazil to your event, festival, club, gala, showcase etc.
Recording Artists for
Apresenta: papaJACA
Geraldine Connor , vocal
Redman, Djembe
Seckou keita, kora,
Kenny Higgins, bass
Plinio Dourado, accoustic Guitar
Sergio Krakoski , pandeiro
Irmao, Violao de 12 cordas, violin, baixo
Cabeca de Papagaio, acordeon
Andre Guzman, Bass
Fred Lyra, violao semi acustico
Nik Svarc, electric guitar
Chloe Bezer , cello
Caroline Owen , violin
Eddie Sherwood, cuica
Solange Reis, backing vocals
Ana Carolina, backing vocals
Pilar dos Santos, backing vocals
Rhian, backing vocals
Simon Pugsley, trombone
Sam Pirt, accordion
Birds, singing
Claudio kron do BRAZIL Violao acoutico, pandeiro, timbau, congas, alfaia, surdo, surdo virado, cajon, repenique, triangulo, zabumba, djembe, xequere, caxixi, kpanlogo, mangueira de assopro, cincerro, talking drum, tama, berimbau viola e gunga, campana, tambourine, tambor d’agua, atabaque, gongo, reco-reco, apitos, barriu de cerva, cadeira, xapa & Lead vocal.
Produced by Grant Hendenson and Claudio kron do BRAZIL Recorded @ Loom Studios, Ivolv Media, MM studios Brasil, Hall Place Studios, Leeds
Claudio kron and papaJACA have a new album APRESENTA to go with the show and it is promised to be the greatest collection of Claudio’s recorded material to date. The music from the show has been captured in the studio with the all the power of the live performance and allows you to take home the storey portrayed and play it on your own CD players.
“Claudio is an inspiring performer who is capable of transporting the imagination of his audience from where ever they to the heart of his native Brazilian roots”
Andy Green
“It's give me much pleasure to say that claudio kron exudes an exceptional charm and flamboyance he is only ever out shone by his extraordinary and authentic talent as a performer”
Dr. Geraldine Connar. PHD, Musicologist, Singer and piano player.
“To my friend claudio kron who made The Festival of Brazilian Culture in Varna, Bulgaria shine”
Paulo Wolowski. Brazilian Ambassador