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Filo Machado, the legendary Brazilian jazz musician, singer and composer will gave a concert in Kyiv, supported by the Ukrainian-Canadian quartet of Ark Ovrutski, a frequenter of international jazz festivals.

Together they will perform “bosanova,” classical Brazilian music mixed with jazz and various local rhythms, as well as compositions from their own imagination.

Machado is known ifor his powerful vocal and virtuous guitar sound. Throughout his 40-year music career, he has worked with many illustrious musicians, including Michel Legrand, Joyce, Johnny Alf, Tim Maia and Flora Purim.

The Kyiv concert is a part of his ongoing tour across Ukraine.
Filo Machado. May 20. 7 p.m. National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music. Hr 100-300