July 5 at David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

A 20 year veteran and standard bearer of the modern música popular brasileira scene with duet albums in collaboration with samba legends like Arlindo Cruz and Seu Jorge, Rogê recently stepped away from Brasilian stardom, moving to Los Angeles and releasing his 2023 album, Curyman, on a U.S. label. That LP is more of a refinement than a remaking of Rogê's enchanting, spirited sound, imbued with raucous funk and the heartbreaking melancholy of saudade. Rogê's headlining Lincoln Center debut concert represents a rare opportunity to see him perform live on the east coast.

7:30pm showtime

Lincoln Center David Rubenstein Atrium

July 11 at Live at the Archway, DUMBO

Jazz / MPB

Stéphane San Juan, a French drummer, singer, and composer based in New York, introduces his latest acoustic trio project, drawing inspiration from African, Brazilian, and French music genres, fused with elements of jazz. While singing, San Juan plays acoustic drums and percussion, Kely Pinheiro adds her unique cello and vocal style, and Guilherme Monteiro accompanies on acoustic guitar, blending Brazilian essence with unconventional jazz. San Juan's global musical education and collaborations with musicians like Amadou & Mariam, Caetano Veloso, David Byrne and Jane Birkin enrich his compositions, resonating with cultural diversity. Sung in French and Portuguese, his original repertoire adds linguistic depth to this unique musical exploration, promising a transcendent sonic journey uniting hearts and souls.

6pm showtime / All ages

The Archway (under the Manhattan bridge) - 155 Water St, Brooklyn

July 17 at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center

MPB / Samba / Reggae

Brazilian Music Award-winning trio Gilsons are a family band of the highest pedigree. Francisco, João, and José Gil are respectively the sons and grandsons of the legendary Gilberto Gil. The band blends pop rock, samba, rap and Bahian rhythms, but draws particular inspiration from MPB, Gilberto's chief métier. Following a strong run of singles, including the hits "Várias Queixas," and "Devagarinho", the band released their debut album, Pra Gente Acordar, which was subsequently nominated for the Latin GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Pop Album in Portuguese. The trio has participated in major festivals throughout Brasil, including Lollapalooza and Rock in Rio, but this performance represents both their U.S. and Lincoln Center debut.

7pm doors / 7:30pm showtime

Damrosch Park at Amsterdam Ave. and W. 62 St 

SUPPORTING SETS BY ALICI, HEIN

July 19 at Public Records

MBP / Indie / Pop Electronica

Nathan Dies is a multi instrumentalist, singer songwriter and producer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. They fuse their cultural background from acapela prayers to popular Brazilian music and early 2000’s Pop to create an expressive mix of dreamy plastic synths and drum machines with acoustic instruments.

7pm doors / 7:30pm showtime

Public Records, 233 Butler Street, Brooklyn

July 21 at Museum of the Moving Image

Dir. Emilio Domingos. 2023, 70 mins. Brazil. DCP. In Portuguese with English subtitles.

This fascinating documentary explores the transformative power of soul music in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, where dance events became crucial spaces for the political affirmation and resistance of the young black community. Through the lens of the Black Rio Movement, the film highlights the role of music in the struggle for racial equality during Brazil’s military dictatorship and traces its enduring influence on genres like hip–hop and funk. It also examines the movement’s legacy on Black pride, aesthetic values, and the ongoing fight for racial justice, as seen through the experiences of movement leaders like Dom Filó and the impact on subsequent generations. Co-presented by Cinema Tropical.

July 24 at Brooklyn Public Library

Afro Brazilian Jazz / Opera Nova

Charismatic and innovative, the Brazilian virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and composer Hugo Sanbone mixes jazz individualities and the aesthetics of Afro-Brazilian music that evolved in the city of Salvador of Bahia. The founder of Sanbone Pagode Orquestra (2009) came to prominence due to the fusion of classical music with the contagious percussion from Bahia. Sanbone and his collaborator, dancer Constance Nicolas Vellozzi, present Yemanjá Project, based on the African-Brazilian mythology of Yemanjá, a major water spirit and orisha from the Yoruba religion.

Rain date July 25

7pm Showtime / FREE

Brooklyn Public Library - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

July 25 at Nublu

Brazilian 70s Disco Funk, Samba Jazz

SUPPORTING DJ GREG CAZ

Orlas draws its name from the Portuguese word for 'shores' or 'coasts.' Crafted by the dynamic collaboration of Victor Chicri and Vic Delnur, a father-and-son musical journey unfolds. This fusion encompasses, samba-jazz, bossa nova, disco-funk, and more, resulting in a captivating and genre-defying musical experience.

Starting out in the vibrant '70s, Chicri, both maestro and pianist, has been a true musical dynamo which has earned him a Latin Grammy. From recording to producing and performing live on stage alongside Brazilian greats like Gal Costa, Seu Jorge, Bebel Gilberto, Simone, Emilio Santiago, and more.

July 25 at Nublu

MPB / Brazilian Indie

Described as "acrobatic, sensual, both angelic and profane" by British newspaper The Guardian, Capinan's voice not only carries a legacy, it also amplifies the vibrancy of Brazilian music. A rising star in the global scene, Bruno Capinan is reframing rhythms with a colorful stage presence. A three-time nominee for the prestigious APCA award in Brazil, he has collaborated with Japanese composers Ryuichi Sakamoto and Jun Miyake, and appeared as a supporting act for legendary Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil in 2023. With six studio albums under his belt, the Bahian singer-songwriter is known for blending his diverse influences to create an innovative and captivating sound.

10pm Doors / 10:30pm Show / 21+

Nublu, 151 Avenue C, Manhattan

DISCOS BARATOS & GASPAR MUNIZ

July 26 at The Stranger

Dance / House Music

Closing out the festival with a special night at The Stranger with Gui Scott of Discos Baratos and Gop Tun (the leading house music festival in São Paulo) and local DJ hero Gaspar Muniz. Performances, shows and surprises await!