Bossa nova forever
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 , 6 - 7 p.m. BRT
Location: CarmenZoom
Contact: Brazil Gateway
Originating in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s and 1960s, bossa nova is an important part of Brazilian culture. Join the Brazil Gateway and the Alumni Club of Brazil for this presentation about bossa nova, its history and musical influence. Hear from Roberto Abramson, a composer who participated in various academic events with renowned artists such as Ivan Lins, Gonzaguinha and Aldir Blanc, with Pedro M. Pereira, an alto saxophone player.
About the speakers
Roberto Abramson, CEO, chief marketing officer and advisor in strategy and marketing, is the president of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Brazil. He graduated from Fisher College of Business with master's degrees in Business Administration and Marketing in 1977.
Pedro M. Pereira, business development manager at the Ohio State Brazil Gateway, holds a bachelor's and master's in engineering and is a former intern for The Ohio Program.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact the Brazil Gateway at brazilgateway@osu.edu. Requests made one week in advance of the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
