Fresh off their dynamic performances at the Jazz School in Berkeley and at the Human Rights Rally in San Francisco's Union Square, televised on KRON Channel 4 News, Ramana Vieira and her ensemble are ready to explode with passion and drama at the charming, recently re-opened Sweetwater Station Theatre nestled in downtown historic Larkspur on May 3rd. For venue info, tickets and reservations call 415.924.6107 or visit www.SweetWaterStation.net The Sweetwater Station is located at 500 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939.
"Hailed as the New Voice Of Portuguese Music," singer/songwriter, Ramana Vieira is quickly becoming one of the most recognized Fado singers in the world –known for her signature haunting melodies. She shares her Portuguese roots with audiences wherever she performs, combining original compositions along with re-arranged classic Fado pieces, which pay tribute to the originators of the form –such as the famous singer, Amalia Rodrigues.
Fans can look forward to a preview of the wonderful new material being recorded on the group's ground-breaking, new album called "Lagrimas". It will fuse a naked view into poetic lyrics about lost love and the hardships of the poor with world grooves and rhythms certain to move your bodies as well as your emotions.
"This is the old world meets the new," explains Vieira of her style of singing the Fado –a marriage of traditional music from Portugal with modern day
instruments which bring new and intriquing layers/textures to the songs. Ramana Vieira is joined by her award winning ensemble: Marcie Brown on cello, Jeffrey Luiz on classic and electric guitars, Stephen La Porta on drums and percussion, and Alberto Rameriz on electric bass.
