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Bahiana grooves with Lucas Santtana: MPB & more

27 Mar 2026, 7 p.m.

229, 229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN, London United Kingdom

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About

A free-spirited heir to Brazilian Tropicalism, Lucas Santtana arrives in London to celebrate 25 years of his groundbreaking career with the release of his tenth album, Brasiliano.

In a world where, according to UNESCO, a language disappears every 14 days, Santtana has crafted a powerful response. His new opus is a true polyglot manifesto celebrating the vitality of the Brazilian language and its cousin Romance languages.
A collective celebration featuring eleven prestigious international collaborators, including Brazilian legends such as Gilberto Gil, Paralamas do Sucesso or Chico César. Brasiliano, sung in eight different languages, transforms language itself into a musical instrument and a political tool.

The Bahian singer-songwriter masterfully blends popular rhythms, contemporary soundscapes, and vibrant melodies. A polyphonic conversation, inviting you to reflect on cultural heritage, identity, and the possibility of a shared language.
Come discover one of the most independent and stimulating voices on the Brazilian music scene.

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