Looking forward to our next concert on Saturday, April 26, featuring the acclaimed Toomai String Quintet performing music from their latest album, Passos Brasileiros (Brazilian Steps)! Join us at the Bronx River Art Center for this special FREE event celebrating the vibrant musical legacy of Brazil! The program features works from several beloved traditions – choro, samba, Brazilian jazz, classical music, and Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) – all reimagined for string instruments. Space is limited! To reserve a seat, visit the 5BMF website at: https://5bmf.org/toomai-string-quintet/ 📸: Thomas Brunot (fb)

Our next FREE event on April 26 features the Toomai String Quintet performing music from their wonderful new album, Passos Brasileiros (Brazilian Steps), live at the Bronx River Art Center! The ensemble's new record celebrates Brazil’s vibrant musical legacy, and reimagines works from several beloved musical traditions including choro, samba, Brazilian jazz, classical music, and Música Popular Brasileira (MPB). The concert on April 26 will feature Toomai's original string arrangements of popular songs by Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and Dona Ivone Lara (the “First Lady of Samba”); jazz-influenced works by Hermeto Pascoal and Léa Freire; and classical selections by Chiquinha Gonzaga, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Paulinho Nogueira. Join us! To reserve your free seat, visit the 5BMF website: https://5bmf.org/toomai-string-quintet/ (fb)