Sounds of Bossa Nova with Mario Bakuna - Live at Regis School of Music

Join us for a mesmerising Bossa Nova concert featuring the acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and singer, Mario Bakuna. Embark on an unforgettable musical journey and experience the magic of Bossa Nova as Mario serenades the audience with smooth rhythms, lush harmonies, and enchanting melodies. Join us for an evening of pure musical bliss as we celebrate Brazil's vibrant musical heritage and the charming sounds of Bossa Nova.

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Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocal

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist, bringing over 25 years of musical artistry to audiences worldwide, currently based in London, UK. Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario captures the spirit of Brazilian swing, blending it with refined jazz colours in both his original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists such as Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato.

Since moving to Europe to deepen his artistic research and expand his horizons, Mario has become a prominent figure in the UK’s Brazilian jazz scene — a key reference for the fusion of Brazilian music and contemporary jazz. His captivating performances have taken him far beyond London, with tours across more than 20 European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kaliningrad, and Taiwan.