MANDINGA

Over the last 3 years, 9-piece band Mandinga has become a permanent fixture on London’s Brazilian music scene. Playing an irresistible blend of Samba, Samba rock, funk and reggae, their fantastically bouncy set always keeps the dance floor heaving. Their influences include Clube do Balanço, Olodum, Banda Black Rio, Bob Marley, James Brown, Simone, Gilberto Gil, Ed Motta, Buena Vista, Jorge Ben Jor, Bezerra da Silva, and Santana, among others.

NATALLY DRAG

Her incredible show is on EVERY OTHER SATURDAY at Guanabara!

Rio Jazz Trio

Formed by Mel Maldonado, Ricardo Gomes and Raphael Saib, RioJazz is an authentic Brazilian trio playing the best of celebrated songwriters such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil as well as wellknown English songs. RioJazz takes the audience to a journey through Bazilian best known styles,from samba songs to Bossa nova classics, as well as playng their favourite international tunes with a twist. Their versions are irresistibly fresh, a collection of pearls from The Cure,Nina Simone and Madonna busting with character and musicianship. Rio Jazz Trio is a resident band at Guanabara since 2006 and frequently perform at weddings, dinners, corporate parties and festivals, including: Wembley World Flavour 2007, Festival Brazil 2007 and 2008, Coin Street Festival 2008, Broadstairs Folk Week 2008 and the VIP area of the new Wembley Stadium at England X Brazil football match.

For more info visit: http://www.myspace.com/riojazztrio

BASIL

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
8 to 9pm

Basil B2B has been playing percussion for many years, and has embraced the Brazilian culture to bring a refreshing start to your weekend a percussion show of Funky Samba Afro Jazz, mixed by DJ Dan and Live performance by Basil on Congas and Bongo a show you won't forget......

REBECA VALLIM

The band: Lead Voice - Rebeca Vallim, Guitar - Gustavo Marques, Bass - Matheus Nova, Drums - Uira Cairo and Keyboard - Caio Muniz.
Rebeca Vallim has one of the most beautiful voices in London. She has enchanted Guanabara with her voice and charm for over 2 years and now she is back with her band. Rebeca's vast repertoire includes some of the greatest Brazilian composers such as Carlinhos Brown, Gilberto Gil, Lenine, Cassia Eller and others, as well as giving that special Brazilian twist to songs by Sting, Lenny Kravitz and Bob Marley – all provided by the vibrant, talented and the unmistakable performance of Rebeca Vallim. This is definitely a special night, not to be missed!

More info at www.myspace.com/rebecavallim

CAPITAL DO SAMBA

Every WEDNESDAY at GUANABARA

To get a real feel for Brazil and its music Wednesday nights are a must! Just as in Brazil a group of musicians gather in a circle around a table and play beautiful traditional Samba songs. The musicianship of the band is truly breathtaking, and the crowd always ends up dancing later in the evening. See details about CAPITAL DO SAMBA on capitaldosamba.co.uk.

COME EARLY FOR FREE SAMBA LESSONS

TRIBO

Bringing the sunshine sound of Salvador-Bahia to European shores, TRIBO gives an exilerating performance every time. With its deep samba-reggae grooves and well known carnival classics, the dancefloor electrifies as the magicians of Bahia inspire all with their insatiable energy. With influences of Ile Ayie, Olodum, Timbalada & Carlinhos Brown, TRIBO is authentic Afro- Brazilian music and pure roots rhythm to the core.



Bringing the best of Salvador’s talent together in London, TRIBO is an authentic line-up of superb musicians – all established and recognised in Bahia having played with some of Brazil’s most famous groups. Having imported all instruments from Brazil, the surdos and timbals are traditionally handmade by the makers of Olodum and Timbalada with the repiques and baccarinas bringing in the high-hat trills and distinct samba-reggae rhythms and sound. The powerful lyrics play homage to the Orixas of Candomble as well as to the Pais Tropical of Brazil’s cultural capital, Salvador da Bahia. TRIBO is sunshine music for the soul - upbeat, happy, feet-tappingly magical and a pure vibration not to be missed.

For more info visit www.triboband.com

ROC HUNTER

Roc Hunter is well known for his productions and remixes for Brazilian recording giants including Marcos Valle, The Ipanemas, Azymuth and Grupo Batuque, and equally at home at Guanabara. Hunter spins the finest classic and contemporary ingredients blended into a heady mix-and-match musical menu serving bossa bombs, sultry sambas, batucada bangaz and a wide range of latin licks.

For more info check out: www.myspace.com/rochunter

MANDINGA

MANDINGA
Check out our calendar for forthcoming Mandinga nights




Mandinga is a 9 piece act who have over the last 3 years become a permanent fixture on London’s Brasilian live music scene.Playing an irresistible blend of Samba, Samba rock, funk and reggae. Their fantastically bouncy set always keeps the dancefloor heaving.

Their influences include Clube do Balanço, Olodum, Banda Black Rio,Bob Marley,James Brown, Simone, Gilberto Gil, Ed Motta, Buena vista, Jorge Ben Jor, Bezerra da Silva, and Santana amongst others.

LIQUIDIFICADOR

LIQUIDIFICADOR is MENINO JOSUE (vocals, acoustic guitar). Born in Maceio city in the Brazilian North-east, Menino Josue has started singing and playing the guitar at an early age. After moving to Sorocaba-SP, Josue has grown an interest in Brazilian traditional music. Soon he would start composing, influenced by the popular rhythms of Maracatu, Baiao, Frevo, Samba which he would fuse with poetic lyrics. Liquidificador trio (Blender in Portuguese) is the very result of these influences relocated into a London urban vibe.

more information at myspace.com/liquidificador

DJ FRANCO ZE CARIOCA (Balanco nights)

DJ FRANCO ZE CARIOCA was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. He played in a well known band in the UK (Jazz Defektors-CBS SONY) and toured from Europe to Japan being a musician and music producer.
He's been doing the BALANCO CLUB SOUNDS OF BRAZIL since 1999 in Manchester and at Guanabara from November 2004, being very sucssessful nights. He's been djing in Rio and Sau Paulo(Brasil), and recently he's been to Estonia to play at a massive event. His music covers most brazilian styles which appeals to everybody, he entertains and takes the crowd to another level. Music from SAMBA ROCK, SAMBA, HIP HOP, FUNK, FUNK CARIOCA, REGGAE, PAGODE, SAMBA REGGAE, DRUM & BASS, MANGUE BEAT, BATUCADA,FORRO, MPB AND BRAZILIAN CLASSICS from 60s till the most modern ones, he launches new exclusive music at Guanabara from his home country.
More information at myspace.com/djfrancozecarioca

Forrodaki

Forro is a Brazilian corruption of the English expression 'Free for All'. In Brazil, it's a kind of gathering, a music and a dance style. Our wonderful house Forro band - FORRODAKI - set's the whole place alight every Sunday evening.

Even if you've never danced it before, you will be able to enjoy learning by watching the pros. There are often plenty of volunteers wanting to teach you the steps too. Just relax and let your body take you.