From the beachside lounges and bars of Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, came the cultural phenomenon that is bossa nova. And from Brisbane's south side, comes Australia's most accomplished interpreters of this rich and beautiful music. Co-founders Anje West (vocals and percussion), and Kym Ambrose (vibes), have led their band (including Bruce Woodward – guitar, OJ Newcomb- bass, and Paul Hudson – drums), through 28 years of joyful music-making, sharing not only their love of classic bossa novas, but their award-winning original music from three critically acclaimed albums that celebrate their influences across Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, MPB and samba. The band’s sound and style are unique to Brazilian music in Australia, and their shows are a joy to witness.​

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We acknowledge all of the incredible musicians who have played with us over the years, and our honorary bandmate, Marcio Bahia, who came to Australia to record Bossa Nova Sunset Club with us, and whose extraordinary musicianship, friendship and generosity during our times in Brazil, and his in Australia, changed our lives and our music for the better.   Thanks go to Jaider de Oliveira, the grandfather of Brazilian music in Australia, who encouraged and supported us as we found our way into the music and the language in our very earliest years.  We also extend our deepest respect to the memory of Alberto Farah, our teacher and mentor in Rio de Janeiro, without whom, our lives and music would not be the same.

 

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