Duda Almeida// Eduardo Mendonça

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 7pm

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Duda Almeida// Eduardo Mendonça

7:00pm ⎮ Doors at 6:00pm

Tickets: $10 adv/dos

We are very excited to bring Duda Almeida from Brazil to The Royal Room … let’s pack the house! 

Duda Almeida – Cavaco Afro.
Duda Almeida, who lives in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, is specialized in “cavaquinho” a traditional Brazilian string instrument. Duda is developing an instrumental work rooted in African Brazilian rhythms based on his learning experience with classical, popular and street musicians in Bahia. Duda recently recorded and performed with impressive Brazilian well-known musicians and singers such as Maria Rita and Armandinho.

Cavaco Afro explores Claves, Improvisation and Belonging identifying his African Brazilian roots evolving to a contemporary way to perform. 

Opening act is Eduardo Mendonça, a Brazilian musician who lives in the US since 1994. Eduardo works was recently performed by The Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall, and he has performed for celebrities such as Paul Simon, the Pope John Paul II, the 14th Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela.

Please note: Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show. The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.


Royal Room

5000 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118