Mario Bakuna
& Gilson Silveira

Mario Bakuna｜Acoustic Guitar/ Vocal
Gilson Silveira｜Percussion

Brazilian guitarist and singer Mario Bakuna, together with percussion master Gilson Silveira, present an intimate duo performance featuring selections from their album Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia. Their music blends African rhythms from the Recôncavo Baiano region with the elegant sway of Bossa Nova, flowing like poetry.

Their playing is delicate yet emotionally charged, covering classics by legendary Brazilian composers such as Dorival Caymmi and Tom Jobim. Guided by their sound, the audience is taken on a journey across Rio’s coastline and Bahia’s rhythmic heartbeat, experiencing the vastness and heartfelt passion of South American musical culture.

This is more than a performance; it is a sonic journey from whisper to dance, immersing listeners in the poetic rhythms and soulful spirit of Brazil.