Known for her “spoken word” performance, she celebrates with shows in SP “Mormaço – among other forms of heat”
Singer, writer, poet, composer and cultural producer Mel Duarte, known for her performance of “spoken word”, celebrates the fifth anniversary of her debut album “Mormaço – entre Além Formas de Calo” with a series of performances in the capital of São Paulo . The performances take place on June 22nd, at the Centro de Culturas Negras, and July 27th, at Okupação Cultural Coragem. Other dates will be announced on the artist’s social networks.
Covered by the Black Cultures Notice of the City of São Paulo, the shows, free and open to the public, will take place on different dates, offering a combination of revamped versions of tracks already released by the artist and new compositions that will be part of her next work musical. Accompanied by her band, Mel Duarte promises a sensory show, exploring MPB, reggae, soul, rap, funk, trap and Bahian pagodão rhythms.
”It is with great joy that I can finally announce the completion of this project that began construction last year. Ever since I launched Mormaço, in 2019, I have wanted to perform complete shows complete with a super band, scenery, costumes and lighting. Now, this dream will finally come to fruition and take shape. Presenting it in my city is a gift for the public that has followed me since the soirées’, highlights Mel Duarte.
In addition to the 5 shows that make up this circulation, Mel invites the public to actively participate in the project “Mormaço – incendiary words”, an experience that mixes music and poetry in meetings full of reflection. The conversation circles and poetic performances aim to promote a space dedicated to the expression of women, with special appearances by artists such as Jéssica Campos, Jô Freitas, Bia Doxum, Indy Naíse, among others.
Taking advantage of the moment of completion of the next album “Colmeia”, the artist will present a new track from this work at each show, starting with “Querem nos Calar” and “Fagulha”, during live performances. This project reaffirms the singer’s commitment to the art of words, now expanded by musicality, addressing themes such as love, passion and affection, combined with a dose of social provocation.
“At the same time that I’m revamping my show, I’m in the studio producing a new album. So, I’ve been taking the opportunity to challenge myself to experiment with rhythms that I hadn’t yet explored on the first album, like funk and pagodão, playing even more with words and looking for new musical possibilities for my art, it’s been fun and I believe that some tracks will take the public by surprise”, he comments.
The band’s lineup will feature DJ Jazz, Felipe Parra (guitar and musical direction), Taisson Zigy (percussion) and Ana Eliza Colomar (wind).
“I would like people to remember in this show that the pause is important. Only when you stop, listen and see the things around you – even if the crossings are many – there are still beautiful things to see in the midst of everyday life. I just ask for a few minutes to make people remember this”, he concludes.
By Ezatamentchy
Source: Maxima
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