BraSouL (Brah- Soh- ool) is a mix of live brazlian jazz and soul performed by local professional
musicians in Miami.
Debuting in 2013 at the historical Van Dyke Cafe, Brasoul trio has been performing mostly in the Miami- Dade and Broward area. Held live music residencies at The Eden Roc Hotel, The Regent Hotel, The Palms Hotel, The Ritz and The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach. Featured at the Brazilian Fest 2015 in Pompano Beach and performed in venues such as: The Van Dyke, Ball & Chain, The Stage, The Moca Museum, The Frost Museum, The Norton Museum, Studio 619, The Raleigh Hotel, Lagniappe House, Ball & Chain, The Wynwood Yard, The Freehand, Books and Books, Ventana al Jazz in the Gables, The New Yorker, The Overtown Jazz Fest and more.
Their repertoir is mostly Brazilian tunes from classic songwriters such as Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge and Jobim and mixed with soulful jazzy tunes from Bobby Caldwell, Erykah Badu, Bob Marley or Jill Scott played with capoeira rhythms, drum n bossa, samba and soul.
"Multidisciplinary artist Paloma Dueñas, creates this brazilian-jazz-soul project where her soulful voice make sound to some of the best brazilian standards putting a unique spin on this beautiful music."
"We just love to play brazilian music" : talented miami artists collaborate making their own soulful interpretation of famous songs like Djavan's "Samurai", "Tanta Saudade" or "Topazio", classics like Jobim's "Dindi" or Baden Powell's "Berimbau" and "Canto de Ossanha", Tive Razao from Seu Jorge to
soulful Erykah Badu, Maxwell or Jill Scott tunes.
BraSoul's life music experience is a blend of jazzy and soulful vibes that is a unique genre of music and very much loved by the clients and audience. Brasoul could be booked as an acoustic duet,
a Trio with minimal Brazilian percussion or a quartet/quintet depending on the venue, event and budget.
musicians in Miami.
Debuting in 2013 at the historical Van Dyke Cafe, Brasoul trio has been performing mostly in the Miami- Dade and Broward area. Held live music residencies at The Eden Roc Hotel, The Regent Hotel, The Palms Hotel, The Ritz and The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach. Featured at the Brazilian Fest 2015 in Pompano Beach and performed in venues such as: The Van Dyke, Ball & Chain, The Stage, The Moca Museum, The Frost Museum, The Norton Museum, Studio 619, The Raleigh Hotel, Lagniappe House, Ball & Chain, The Wynwood Yard, The Freehand, Books and Books, Ventana al Jazz in the Gables, The New Yorker, The Overtown Jazz Fest and more.
Their repertoir is mostly Brazilian tunes from classic songwriters such as Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge and Jobim and mixed with soulful jazzy tunes from Bobby Caldwell, Erykah Badu, Bob Marley or Jill Scott played with capoeira rhythms, drum n bossa, samba and soul.
"Multidisciplinary artist Paloma Dueñas, creates this brazilian-jazz-soul project where her soulful voice make sound to some of the best brazilian standards putting a unique spin on this beautiful music."
"We just love to play brazilian music" : talented miami artists collaborate making their own soulful interpretation of famous songs like Djavan's "Samurai", "Tanta Saudade" or "Topazio", classics like Jobim's "Dindi" or Baden Powell's "Berimbau" and "Canto de Ossanha", Tive Razao from Seu Jorge to
soulful Erykah Badu, Maxwell or Jill Scott tunes.
BraSoul's life music experience is a blend of jazzy and soulful vibes that is a unique genre of music and very much loved by the clients and audience. Brasoul could be booked as an acoustic duet,
a Trio with minimal Brazilian percussion or a quartet/quintet depending on the venue, event and budget.
Paloma Dueñas - vocals
Paloma Dueñas was born in Mexico City and graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music majoring in Music Therapy and voice, she relocated to Miami in 2001. In 2010, she started collaborating with the musicians in the brazilian community in Miami and all this inspiration plus her love for brazilian music lead her to start Brasoul, a project of mixing brazilian jazz tunes and soulful music with brazilian rhythms and instrumentation. Brasoul has now been playing and collaborating with artists and venues in South Florida since 2013.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Paloma is also an experienced music therapist working with children with Autism and Sensory Integration Disorders. Through her business PalomARTS Inc she serves children with and without disabilities in the community through the expressive arts (music and sensory art ) as a therapeutic way of self-expression and a learning tool.
Paloma has also been part of the yearly International Jazz Seminar in Guadalajara Mexico with Tonica http://www.tonicagdlac.com, teaching the children's music program "Jazz para Bajitos". She is also a teaching artist for the Bass Museum of art in Miami Beach, a photography artist, a visual artist and sound practicioner. for more info visit: www.palomarts.com
Paloma Dueñas was born in Mexico City and graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music majoring in Music Therapy and voice, she relocated to Miami in 2001. In 2010, she started collaborating with the musicians in the brazilian community in Miami and all this inspiration plus her love for brazilian music lead her to start Brasoul, a project of mixing brazilian jazz tunes and soulful music with brazilian rhythms and instrumentation. Brasoul has now been playing and collaborating with artists and venues in South Florida since 2013.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Paloma is also an experienced music therapist working with children with Autism and Sensory Integration Disorders. Through her business PalomARTS Inc she serves children with and without disabilities in the community through the expressive arts (music and sensory art ) as a therapeutic way of self-expression and a learning tool.
Paloma has also been part of the yearly International Jazz Seminar in Guadalajara Mexico with Tonica http://www.tonicagdlac.com, teaching the children's music program "Jazz para Bajitos". She is also a teaching artist for the Bass Museum of art in Miami Beach, a photography artist, a visual artist and sound practicioner. for more info visit: www.palomarts.com
Richard Padron - guitar
Richard Padrón is an accomplished composer and guitarist known for his versatility, virtuosity and ability to blend in with almost any ensemble across a wide variety of genres. He has strong Cuban roots that color his compositions while still retaining his own identity as a composer. His music has been described as deceptively simple and easy on the ear, yet pulling you in with it’s complex harmonies.
In the words of the great Paquito D'Rivera, "Richard Padrón, on electric and acoustic guitars, writes music in a very particular way, using unusual melodic, rhythmic and harmonic approaches. His guitar playing is compelling, powerful and passionate.
His ability to compellingly capture a story through music crosses all genres, but maintains his unique essence. Richard was born in Cuba, raised in Miami, and currently works and resides in Miami.
Richard Padrón is an accomplished composer and guitarist known for his versatility, virtuosity and ability to blend in with almost any ensemble across a wide variety of genres. He has strong Cuban roots that color his compositions while still retaining his own identity as a composer. His music has been described as deceptively simple and easy on the ear, yet pulling you in with it’s complex harmonies.
In the words of the great Paquito D'Rivera, "Richard Padrón, on electric and acoustic guitars, writes music in a very particular way, using unusual melodic, rhythmic and harmonic approaches. His guitar playing is compelling, powerful and passionate.
His ability to compellingly capture a story through music crosses all genres, but maintains his unique essence. Richard was born in Cuba, raised in Miami, and currently works and resides in Miami.
Marcelo Rosauro - guitar
Born in Brasilia, Brazil, Marcelo was brought up in a musical and multi- cultural household. Having been exposed to a diversity of music from a very early age, he decided as a teenager to follow the path of music. He has learned from accomplished music teachers and performers, including professors from the University of Miami and Florida International University. Marcelo has been performing locally in Miami since 2002 in diverse musical ensembles. He has since 2008 worked as a private music instructor. As of 2013 he has attained a Bachelors in Jazz Performance from FIU and is currently pursuing a masters degree. In addition to performance and instruction he is professionally involved in recording and arranging.
www.marcelorosauromusic.com
Born in Brasilia, Brazil, Marcelo was brought up in a musical and multi- cultural household. Having been exposed to a diversity of music from a very early age, he decided as a teenager to follow the path of music. He has learned from accomplished music teachers and performers, including professors from the University of Miami and Florida International University. Marcelo has been performing locally in Miami since 2002 in diverse musical ensembles. He has since 2008 worked as a private music instructor. As of 2013 he has attained a Bachelors in Jazz Performance from FIU and is currently pursuing a masters degree. In addition to performance and instruction he is professionally involved in recording and arranging.
www.marcelorosauromusic.com
Brian Potts- percussion
Percussionist Brian Potts is active as a versatile performer in classical, Brazilian, Latin, and other popular styles of music. After beginning his studies in his home state of Texas he moved to Miami, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. Under the tutelage of Dr. Ney Rosauro, Brian performed and conducted in groups ranging from large orchestras to small jazz ensembles. Comfortable in numerous musical settings, Brian has shared the stage with eminent musicians such as Sammy Figueroa, Bruce Hornsby, Nestor Torres, Sonny Emory, Steve Miller, Jean Geoffroy, Victor Mendoza, Pablo Ziegler, Patti Austin, Nelson Faria, and Ney Rosauro. Brian also performs locally as the vibraphonist in Sammy Figueroa's tribute to Cal Tjader, Sally's Tomato.
A specialist in Brazilian percussion, Brian completed a doctoral essay detailing the work of the innovative Brazilian percussionist Marcos Suzano. He teaches percussion at Barry University, where he directs the Barry Batucada and the MiamiBloco.
Percussionist Brian Potts is active as a versatile performer in classical, Brazilian, Latin, and other popular styles of music. After beginning his studies in his home state of Texas he moved to Miami, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. Under the tutelage of Dr. Ney Rosauro, Brian performed and conducted in groups ranging from large orchestras to small jazz ensembles. Comfortable in numerous musical settings, Brian has shared the stage with eminent musicians such as Sammy Figueroa, Bruce Hornsby, Nestor Torres, Sonny Emory, Steve Miller, Jean Geoffroy, Victor Mendoza, Pablo Ziegler, Patti Austin, Nelson Faria, and Ney Rosauro. Brian also performs locally as the vibraphonist in Sammy Figueroa's tribute to Cal Tjader, Sally's Tomato.
A specialist in Brazilian percussion, Brian completed a doctoral essay detailing the work of the innovative Brazilian percussionist Marcos Suzano. He teaches percussion at Barry University, where he directs the Barry Batucada and the MiamiBloco.
JJ - Drums and percussion
Jose Javier Freire was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and started his musical adventure when he discovered the drumset at 10 years old, then studying piano at 14. After graduating from the University of Miami, where he studied film production and music, he founded the group Bacilos, which earned the band a Grammy and two Latin Grammy awards. He can be found working in the studio as a producer, performing live locally and internationally, or mentoring with the GOGO organization in Miami.
