July 16 at Lincoln Center Josie Robertson Plaza

Forro / Dance

Baia Toca Forró highlights the work of acclaimed singer-songwriter Maurício Baia. With over 13 albums, and major festival performances, the Rio de Janeiro-based artist blends traditional sounds from Brazil with contemporary rock and pop. Baia's most recent album, Batidas do Coração, focuses on forró, a northeastern dance form and musical genre that centers on accordion, zabumba (bass drum), and metal triangle. Baia brings this Brazilian party to The Dance Floor in a forró concert featuring original works and classics by the genre’s leaders, such as Luiz Gonzaga and Alceu Valença. Come together and move to the sonic spirit of northeastern Brazil.

8pm showtime / FREE / all ages

10 Lincoln Center Plaza

July 9 at Lincoln Center David Rubenstein Atrium

Bossa / Soul

Representing the cultural tapestry of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Alici is a New York-based musician on a mission to join the serene sounds of her country with the gritty energy of the city. She draws from her upbringing split between Brazil, Seattle, and the UK to redefine the idea of what Brazilian music sounds like to a contemporary audience. Her soundscapes intertwine the sultry allure of bossa nova and MPB that crosses borders and resonates with listeners worldwide.

7:30pm showtime / FREE / all ages

1885 Broadway

July 15 at Brooklyn Public Library

Samba

Os Clavelitos is an "American Samba" band based in New York City, who creates original music combining traditional Brazilian rhythms (samba, baiao, bossa nova, and frevo) with English lyrics. With band members from Brazil, Japan, and the U.S., the six piece ensemble celebrates Brazil's rich musical heritage, while incorporating their eclectic performing backgrounds in Latin, indie, jazz, pop, and folkloric styles.

Rain date July 16

7pm Showtime / FREE / all ages

10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

July 17 at National Sawdust

MPB

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.

6:30pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

80 N 6th St, Brooklyn

July 23 at Le Poisson Rouge

Brazilian Jazz / Electronic

Fabiano do Nascimento is a Rio de Janeiro–born guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer based between Los Angeles and Tokyo, known for his intricate multi-string guitar work and expansive, genre-defying sound. Rooted in Brazilian traditions such as Afro-samba and choro, his music seamlessly weaves elements of American jazz, experimental, and ambient electronics into a singular, deeply expressive sonic language. Described by NPR Music as “seraphic… hypnotic and transcendent,” Fabiano has built a reputation as both a virtuosic performer and a forward-thinking composer.

6:30pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

158 Bleecker St