Brazilian Musical Films

TWO FILMS at the MUSEUM of FINE ARTS, BOSTON

AT: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston

WHEN: Feb. 27, Wednesday, 6:15 pm and 8:15 pm

INFO:  mfa.org/film  or  617-369-3907

TICKETS: $14 or $15 for both films
                 $9 general admission per film
                 $8 students and seniors

6:15 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 27:
MORO NO BRAZIL: The SOUND of BRAZIL (2002)
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
From the MFA Web site:  "A musical road movie, Moro no Brasil is a stirring and passionate documentary about the diversity of Brazilian music, moving far beyond samba and bossa nova.

"Kaurismäki's musical journey covers 4,000 kilometers, with stopovers in Pernambuco, Bahia, and Rio de Janeiro, three Brazilian states that symbolize the diversity of music styles with frevo, maracatu, coco, embolada, forró and samba.

"Moro no Brasil is a journey of discovery in which Kaurismäki, who travels from place to place to meet men, women, children, singers, and dancers. Musical richness, colorful costumes, and the spontaneity, zest, and equanimity of the people, make Kaurismäki's documentary a film to delight both heart and mind."

8:15 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 27:
The SOUND of RIO: BRASILIERINHO (2005)
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
From the MFA Web site:  "A blend of European melodies, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and the melancholic interpretation of the Brazilian Indians, choro is described as the first musical expression of Brazil's melting pot.

"The Sound of Rio celebrates the history of this distinct music and paints a colorful picture of choro's vitality today. The film follows Trio Madeira Brasil-a band of three outstanding choro musicians-from their jam sessions to their homes.

"Interviews with well-known samba and bossa nova artists such as Zezé Gonzaga, Elza Soares, and Guinga illustrate the reciprocal inspiration of samba and bossa nova music.

A final performance by Trio Madeira Brasil in one of Rio's traditional music halls depicts once more the opulence of rhythms and melodies in choro that have evolved over the past 130 years."