Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz Presents

Marcio Faraco Quartet concert

In Los Angeles Friday November 13, 2015

Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK), the performance space at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, is pleased to present Marcio Faraco In Concert, accompanied by musicians from both France and Brazil, on Friday, November 13, 2015.

French-Brazilian composer and guitarist Márcio Faraco has quietly built a solid international reputation since the release of his debut solo album in 2000. Sometimes referred to as the “Leonard Cohen of Brazil”, Faraco’s compositions employ a variety of rhythmic styles rooted in the unlimited breadth of Brazil’s musical culture. He has absorbed the pan-global influences of his adopted home in France integrating his gentle samba and Bossa nova with tinges of jazz, African Music and Portugese fado.

He seamlessly finds the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity, tradition and originality while winning over his audiences with his undeniable charm and utter virtuosity.

The early influences on his songwriting Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, and Vinicius de Moraes, reverberate strongly throughout his musical compositions. Cajuiero, his seventh and most recent recording, captures Faraco at an inventive peak in his on-going artistic evolution.

He will be joined by fellow Brazilians Gerson Saeki (bass) and Julio Gonçalves (percussion) and French accordionist, Lionel Suarez.

The 75-minute performance will begin at 7:30pm and will take place at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90064 (310-286-0553). Admission is $35 for adults and $25 for students. A no host bar will be available.

« While bossa nova never disappeared from Brazilian music, Mr. Faraco wants not only to revive it, but to extend it « – The New York Times

« Being able to improve on a long-standing tradition requires a lot of courage and artistry. Márcio Faraco seems to have been born with that innate ability  » – JazzTimes

« Márcio Faraco has a wonderful, almost ethereal voice and he wield its charm to draw the listener into his sound world. » -The World Music Report

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Márcio Faraco is a Brazilian-born singer, composer, producer and acoustic guitar player. Based in Paris for the past 20 years, he crafts songs in the samba, bossa nova, baião and choro traditions of his homeland, while mixing it up with Portuguese fado, African and Cuban styles. Dubbed « Brazil’s answer to Leonard Cohen, » Faraco’s smooth vocals blend effortlessly with captivating rhythms and masterful guitar work. His father was in the military and also a guitarist, who bought his son a guitar at age 10 and taught him to play. The family moved around Brazil when Faraco was a child, exposing him to various styles of music, before they settled in Brasilia.
He started his career in Brazil playing in popular bands Legião Urbana and Capital Inicial. After many years of living and working in Brazil, Faraco decided to leave the country for Paris, where he has lived with his wife ever since.

He has released six albums since living in France: Ciranda (2000), Interior (2002), Com Tradição (2005), Invento (2007), Um Rio (2008), and is his latest creation O Tempo (2011). The range of styles, genres and seamless blending of world traditions in Faraco’s music has earned him recognition as one of Brazil’s most inventive and respected artists.

Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) is a non-profit institution dedicated to the promotion of art and culture in the West Los Angeles area. This 220-seat theater welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural shows. TRK’s mission is to be an open window on French and international cultures and to inspire and sustain a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

“The goal of our programming is to produce a range of live performances with an eclectic array of creative artists from around the world,” says Pierre Leloup, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz Director, “Our events bring diverse cultural traditions from across the globe to our stage, enriching the lives of our students and attendees from the greater Los Angeles area.”