LATIN GRAMMY WINNER, SINGER, COMPOSER, POET
BRINGS HIS PASSIONATE MUSIC TO LOS ANGELES & HOUSTON - TEXAS

The Ford is the L.A. stop on singer-composer Djavan’s U.S. tour. The Brazilian star and Latin Grammy winner for “Acelerou” enraptures audiences with his rhythmic flair for the samba, bossa nova, rock, funk and jazz.

“Brazilian superstar Djavan…a rare opportunity to experience the
rich catalog of a major Brazilian artist.” — Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

Ford Amphitheatre

Friday, June 13, 2008 - 8:30PM

WHAT: The universal, romantic bard Djavan names the folk music of his village in northeastern Brazil among his influences, along with funk, jazz and bossa nova. His complex harmonies, original melodies, strange sonorities (from a romantic ballad to hard twists and turns of a Moorish song, a variety of jazzy horns with a classic rock guitar and full of rhythmic variations) with mysterious and enchanting results. The sophisticated lyrics of personal reflection, composed of poetic images typical of Djavan, are full of chromatic metaphors and inspired by nature. Djavan has been heralded as an ambitious author since the start of his touring career in 1975.

WHO: DJAVAN US Tour
WHEN: Friday, June 13 at 8:30 PM – doors open at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Hollywood, CA 90068

TICKET INFO: $85, $65 and $45 for reserved admission, available at the Ford Amphitheatre box office by calling (323) GO-1FORD (461-3673) or by logging to www.FordTheatres.org or www.BrazilianNites.com

For further information call Brazilian Nites Productions at (818) 566-1111

Marking his first Houston appearance, Djavan will perform selections from his recent release Matizes and his most popular hits, in a concert celebrating a 32-year career that is comprised of 18 albums and an outpouring of songs recorded by everyone from Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae, The Manhattan Transfer, and Eliane Elias to Gal Costa, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, and Stevie Wonder. Djavan will be accompanied on stage by 7 musicians, including his two sons.

Wednesday, June, 11 2008
8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
University of Houston - Cullen Performance Hall
4800 Calhoun Houston, TX 77004
For directions and parking information please click here

Tickets on sale!!!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34553
Online tickets will close on June, 10 at 6:00pm
Advance Tickets Price:
$ 40.00 (Balcony)
$ 50.00 (Orchestra
$ 60.00 (SOLD OUT)

Tickets at the Box Office on the day of the Show from 5:00pm CASH ONLY!!

$50.00 (Balcony) - $60.00 (Orchestra)

You can also purchase tickets at the following locations:

Emporio Brazilian Café
12288 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77077
281-293-7442

Sergio & Doris Travel Inc
12000 Westheimer Rd # 101
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 679-9979

Carioca Restaurant
8811 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 561-5100

For more information, please call: 713-952-4071

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