Monday, February 25, 2008

Monika Oliveira featured on "Roda de Elite"

"Roda de Elite" (pronounced: ho-dah jee ee-lee-chee) - A Traditional Samba Group . A samba response to the Buena Vista Social Club.

This new group is dedicated to bringing an authentic “Roda de Samba” to the New York city and beyond. A “Roda de Samba” is made when a group of sambistas, or samba musicians, gather in a circle and perform at any time, in any place - a party is often involved. Roda De Elite aims to resurrect the Samba de Raiz (samba jee hie-eez) style. It is the traditional style of samba.

Featuring:
Helio Schiavo - Drums and Percussion
Ze Mauricio - Percussion
Davi Vieira - Percussion
Dionisio Santos - Cavaquinho (small guitar)
Bina Couquet - 7 String Guitar
Jorge Continentino - Flute
Monika Oliveira - Vocals

Location:
Drom
85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th),
New York, NY
(212) 777-1157

Date: Saturday, March 1st
Time: from 12:00 am until 2:15 am - Doors open @ 11:00 pm
Cost: $15 @ The Door

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