Celso Machado Presents Two Workshops in Gibsons, B.C. at Showcase of Performing Arts July 22

[Celso Machado]

Celso Machado (b. 1953) is an Afro-Brazilian composer and guitarist who is profiled at AfriClassical.com and who has a website of his own, http://www.CelsoMachado.com

Coast Reporter

Comedy showcased at SOPA

Festival preview

July 8, 2011

Jan DeGrass/Arts and Entertainment Writer

“Comedy is always a big part of the Showcase of Performing Arts (SOPA), the annual fundraising fest of music, theatre and film at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.”

“Three workshops are offered this year: a vocal connection workshop with Beaumont on July 17 and two workshops with Celso Machado, jazz musician, both on July 22. To register for the workshops call 604-886-8998 or e-mail housemanager@heritageplayhouse.com.

“Tickets for all SOPA events (at varying prices) can be found at Gaia’s Fair Trade, Laedeli in Sunnycrest Mall, and Sechelt Visitor Centre. See http://www.heritageplayhouse.com for more.”

Celso Machado Photographed at Penang Island Jazz Festival by Wong Horng Yih

[Celso Machado – Penang Island Jazz Festival (Copyright 2010 Wong Horng Yih)]

AfriClassical posted several stories in advance of a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by the Afro-Brazilian classical guitarist and composer Celso Machado. His website is http://www.CelsoMachado.com. A Celso Machado page is found at AfriClassical.com as well.Among his performance venues in Malaysia was the 7th Annual Penang Island Jazz Festival, where the above photo was taken by Wong Horng Yih. A Facebook.com posting identifies Main Stage performers at the Festival, which had a total of 300 performers:

Facebook.com/group.php?gid=115144344341

“Keeping in line with past editions, the performers for the main stage programme this year are a mixture of local Malaysian and International acts. They are Penang Philharmonic featuring Ray Rozells and James Boyle, Celso Machado (Brazil), SC Yun Trio (South Korea), Electric Barbarian (Netherlands / USA / Brazil), Stouxingers (Germany), Carefree (Malaysia), Roger Wang Trio (Malaysia), Boi Akih (Netherlands), Rain Sultanov Quartet (Azerbaijan), PELbO (Norway), Tommy Emmanuel (Australia) and ZHAN (Malaysia / Japan / Australia).”

HarbourLiving.ca: 'Is Celso Machado a musician or a magician? He may be both.'

[Celso Machado]

We have already announced that the Afro-Brazilian classical guitarist and composer Celso Machado will be a Guest Artist at the University of Florida's Brazilian Music Institute, May 10-14, 2010. Celso has now agreed to an interview with us during the Institute. The following article concerns one of his appearances later in the month of May:

Celso Machado

HarbourLiving.ca

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

7:00 PM to 9:02 PM

“Is Celso Machado a musician or a magician? He may be both.”

“As a guitarist, he's an exceptional and idiosyncratic exponent of the Afro-Brazilian tradition that has produced such similarly gifted artists as Bola Sete, Egberto Gismonti, and Celso's occasional collaborators Sergio and Odair Assad. On percussion, he's uniquely able to conjure up the sounds of the rainforest, leading his listeners into its enchanted depths through hypnotic rhythms and birdcall sound effects. This eclectic multi-instrumentalist has been a Canadian resident since 1989, but he's really a citizen of the world.

"Please join us for the last concert in Poetry Gabriola's 2010 Words & Music Series. Tickets available online at http://www.poetrygabriola.com/words-and-music-2010 and at Artworks on Gabriola." [He has a website of his own, http://www.CelsoMachado.com, and is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Celso Machado Performs at Brazilian Guitar Marathon in Toronto June 13

[Celso Machado]

Celso Machado (b. 1953) is an Afro-Brazilian guitarist and composer who is one of 52 artists profiled at AfriClassical.com. His own website is: http://www.CelsoMachado.com. On Saturday, June 13 he will perform at the Brazilian Guitar Marathon at 1:40 p.m. in a Toronto park.

The Riverdale Voice

Riverdale Co-operative Houses Newsletter
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Luminato
“Brazilian Guitar Marathon – Saturday, June 13 – Free
Lose yourself in Latin America -right here in Toronto - as the Duo Assad, Yamandú Costa, Luciana Souza featuring Romero Lubambo and other guitar masters take you on a day-long tour of their country's hottest sounds. From bossa nova and choro to the works of such classical composers as Heitor Villa-Lobos and Egberto Gismonti, the guitar has a rich and diverse history in Brazil. Our free outdoor fiesta features: Grammy Award winners Sérgio and Odair Assad, often hailed as the best classic guitar duo in the world; virtuoso Celso Machado, whose irresistible rhythms and inspired onstage lunacy enrapture adults and kids alike; a host of other stellar performers, including Badi Assad (sister of Sérgio and Odair) and Luciana Souza: Brazilian Duos, featuring Romero Lubambo and seven-string sensation Yamandú Costa making his Toronto debut. Location: Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair & Cumberland) - the music goes on all day!”

Celso Machado, Afro-Brazilian Classical Guitarist & Composer Born in Brazil Jan. 27, 1953

Celso Machado is an Afro-Brazilian composer, guitarist, lyricist and singer who was born in Ribeiro Preto, Brazil on January 27, 1953. He is profiled at AfriClassical.com and has a website of his own, http://www.CelsoMachado.com The works he writes and performs are played by guitarists in both classical and world music genres. At age seven Celso began performing in street bands. He first performed in Canada in 1986; he moved there three years later. His many CDs consist of music composed by himself and others. Machado has composed sound tracks for several documentary films. His score for the film In the Company of Fear won a Leo Award in 2000 in Canada. Publication of Machado's sheet music has resulted in many performances by other guitarists. The French firm Éditions Henry Lemoine has published a volume of his music whose title translates to Brazilian Popular Music for Flute and Guitar.

On Nov. 24, 2008 AfriClassical reported: “'Jogo da Vida' Makes Celso Machado World Solo Artist in 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards”. Earlier we wrote “CoastReporter.net has published an overview of the globe-trotting guitarist's career on November 14, 2008: 'On top of the world music: Celso Machado' by Jan DeGrass, Arts and Entertainment Writer, Reporter. The article reports that the nomination of Jogo da Vida is the fourth honor he has received in 2008."   The current repertoire of the Zagreb Guitar Quartet includes two works of Celso Machado, Danças Populares Brasileiras (Brazilian Popular Dances) and Folguedo. The Quartet is scheduled to play Folguedo on February 2, 2009 at the American University of Sharjah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

Nomination for Canadian Folk Music Awards is Fourth Honor of Year for Celso Machado

On October 9, 2008 AfriClassical posted "Celso Machado's 'Jogo da Vida' Nominated for Canadian Folk Music Awards".  CoastReporter.net has published an overview of the globe-trotting guitarist's career on November 14, 2008: "On top of the world music: Celso Machado" by Jan DeGrass, Arts and Entertainment Writer, Reporter.  The article reports that the nomination of Jogo da Vida is the fourth honor he has received in 2008.  

Celso Machado Appears With Graham Ord and Liam McDonald at Jazz Festival

Coast Reporter – Tsawassen, BC, Canada June 10, 2008
Jazz festival to get down and funky
By Linda Williams / Contributing Writer
“At 1:30 p.m. across the street from the Gibsons Sunday Market, settle in for a Sunday afternoon free concert in Winegarden Park featuring three great local bands: Celso Machado with Graham Ord and Liam McDonald, the Coast Jazz Quintet and the local young hip hop group, Wilderness Crew.” [Celso Machado (b. 1953) is a globe-trotting Afro-Brazilian guitarist, singer and composer who now lives in Canada but still performs far and wide. His personal website is http://www.CelsoMachado.com and he is also profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Celso Machado Trio Performs at Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 29

The website of Celso Machado announces two performances on June 29, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM:

"Jun 29, 2008 2:00 PM Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver, BC David LAM PARK 2:00 - 3:15 PM, Celso Machado Trio with Celso Machado on guitar, percussion, voice, kora and ngoni. Estanislau Gubiotti on Mandolin and Liam MacDonald on percussion." "Jun 29, 2008 8:00 PM With Fernanda Cunha and Ricardo Rito at Performance Works." [Celso Machado (b. 1953) is a very popular Afro-Brazilian guitarist, singer and composer who now lives in Canada. His personal website is http://www.CelsoMachado.com He is also profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Celso Machado Solos At Winteruption Festival, Feb. 23

The Afro-Brazilian classical guitarist and composer Celso Machado will appear in a free solo performance Saturday 12 PM, February 23 at the Winteruption Festival, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada:

Brazilian-born and Vancouver-based guitarist/singer/percussionist Celso Machado delights audiences with his mixture of infectious vocals, irresistible rhythm, and inspired lunacy. He's been hailed as "the most important Brazilian guitarist of the new generation." Whether he's leading the audience in a call-and-response percussion number or performing a spry bossa nova rendition of the Xavier Cugat favourite Brazil, Machado's performances are unerringly thrilling, beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Afro-Brazilian Guitarist & Composer Celso Machado is Nominee for 2008 Juno Awards

Celso Machado is a 2008 Juno Awards nominee for “Jogo Da Vida”. The nomination is one of five for World Music Album of the Year in Canada, where he now lives. Celso Machado is an Afro-Brazilian composer, guitarist, lyricist and singer. The works he writes and performs are played by guitarists in both classical and world music genres. He was born in Ribeiro Preto, Brazil on January 27, 1953. At age seven he began performing in street bands. Machado first performed in Canada in 1986; he moved there in 1989. His many CDs consist of music composed by himself and others. His recordings, compositions and awards are listed at his Web site: http://www.CelsoMachado.com Celso Machado is profiled at AfriClassical.com

Celso Machado, Afro-Brazilian Classical Guitarist Born Jan. 27, 1953

Two days before his birthday, Celso Machado can be heard today, Jan 25, 2008, 8:00 PM at the Celebrity Series of Boston, Sanders Theater, Boston. He will play two concerts on his birthday and three more from Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2008. See the schedule below.

Celso Machado is an Afro-Brazilian composer, guitarist, lyricist and singer. The works he writes and performs are played by guitarists in both classical and world music genres. He was born in Ribeiro Preto, Brazil on January 27, 1953. At age seven he began performing in street bands. Machado first performed in Canada in 1986; he moved there in 1989. His many CDs consist of music composed by himself and others. His recordings, compositions and awards are listed at his Web site:

http://www.CelsoMachado.com

Celso Machado is profiled at
AfriClassical.com

Schedule:
Jan 27, 2008, 2:00 PM Guitar Marathon Performance, New York Guitar Festival, New York, NY
Jan 27, 2008, 8:00 PM 92 St. Y, Tisch Centre for the Arts, Kaufmann Concert Hall, New York, NY
Jan 31, 2008, 8:00 PM Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Hall, Evanston, IL
Feb. 1, 2008, 8:00 PM University Musical Society, Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI
Feb 5, 2008, 7:30 PM University of Central Arkansas, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall Conway, AR