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In celebration of Brazilian percussion, from São Paulo to Brooklyn, Pique-nique & BBE present Mauro Refosco & friends performing Airto Moreira’s “Free.”
This event is part of Pique-nique’s Take Two series, an immersive deep-listening night consisting of two elements: an uninterrupted, high-quality playback of a seminal album, followed by a modern-day reinterpretation by forward-thinking musicians.
Best known for collaborating with David Byrne, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Thom Yorke, Mauro Refosco has been infusing traditional Brazilian rhythms in and around New York City clubs for more than 20 years. For this rendition of “Free,” expect dense, layered percussion, shifting time signatures, angular melodies, and a freedom of expression that could only be found in the fusion of forró, funk, and jazz.
The album will be introduced via live "liner notes" by DJ, writer, and musicologist Greg Caz.
To add to the excitement, we will celebrate the release of BBE’s “Airto & Flora - A Celebration: 60 Years - Sounds, Dreams & Other Stories”, the first compilation spanning the 60-year careers of Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, a testament to the duo’s unwavering innovation and devotion to their craft.
Due to limited capacity, $25 advance tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis on Dice.
Presented in partnership with BBE
