Members Only: The semiquincentennial brings with it an opportunity to celebrate the identity and roots of some of the United States’ most vibrant cultural expressions, especially music. After opening remarks from Brazil’s ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Georgetown University professor Bryan McCann spotlights the cross-pollination of bossa nova and New Orleans jazz and shares some of the key components of these unique art forms stemming from African rhythmic patterns. Following the lecture, Brazilian-born singer Rose Moraes gives a performance celebrating the heart and soul of bossa nova.
