Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring aNova Brazil

2 hours

Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by aNova Brazil on the Bank of America Stage and food trucks.

About aNova Brazil

Marcus Santos (aNova Brazil) is a renowned contemporary percussionist and dedicated educator from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. His versatile performance skills span pop, rock, hip hop, jazz and world music, with a strong focus on Afro-Brazilian music and cultural heritage.

Marcus has performed globally, including for the president of Brazil, at TEDx conferences, and with MTV’s “One World Band.” He contributed to the Oscar®-nominated film “Rachel’s Getting Married” and has received numerous awards, such as the 2013 KOSA Recognition award, the 2008 Outstanding Arts Performer Award, and the Outstanding Percussionist Award from Berklee College of Music. In 2024, he was honored with the Outstanding Artist Award by Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.

In 2023, Marcus recorded the soundtrack for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary “American Revolution” and performed at the Fête de La Danse in Monaco. He has authored the instructional DVD “Modern Approach to Pandeiro” and contributed to BOSE’s “Musically Speaking II.” His workshops on Afro-Brazilian percussion have been featured at Carnegie Hall, PASIC, and Harvard.

Currently, Marcus directs the Grooversity network project + aNova Brazil leading twenty-four drumming groups across the US, France, Germany, Bermuda, and Canada. Through his performances and educational efforts, he inspires musicians, fosters cultural understanding, and promotes Afro-Brazilian music worldwide.

https://www.grooversity.com

Scheduled Food Trucks: TBD

Please note, all concerts are rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, please check our website for event updates.