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Bossa Nova Night: A Tribute to João Gilberto by Mario Bakuna

Riverside StudiosHammersmith, London

14 November 2026 – 8 May 2027

3 scheduled performances

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Mario Bakuna presents a tribute to João Gilberto, featuring his own compositions and reinterpretations of Gilberto's work. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist celebrating the legacy of João Gilberto, the father of Bossa Nova.

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Hammersmith, London

Riverside Studios

3 performances
  1. Saturday2026
  2. Saturday2027
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Featuring Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Following sold-out performances across the UK, Portugal, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, Mario Bakuna is delighted to bring this special concert to the Riverside Studios. Join him in celebrating the legacy of João Gilberto, the legendary Brazilian musician and pioneering father of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. In this heartfelt tribute, Mario Bakuna presents reinterpretations of Gilberto’s work alongside his own original compositions. Audiences can expect a rich blend of traditional samba elements, syncopated rhythms of plucked chords, and the breezy sophistication that defines Bossa Nova. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist with over 20 years of professional experience, currently based in London, UK. Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nov

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