Ramana Vieira

Ramana Vieira has solidified her place as one of the premier world music artists who understands the tradition of Portuguese Fado singing, a melancholy and often-mournful music similar to the American blues, yet continues to creatively construct a path into the future by combining new musical textures and original compositions. Ramana will be accompanied by her amazing ensemble of musicians that include: Marcie Brown (cello), Alberto Ramirez (bass guitar), Jeffrey Luiz (classical guitar), Stephen La Porta (drums/percussion) and special guest musicians Benito Cortez (violin) and Didier Bouvet (guitar).

Opening for Ramana Vieira and her Ensemble will be Bob Gordon and his All-Star Review. Bob has been a prominent music industry attorney for many years, representing a number of Superstar musicians and singers. He plays the ukulele, an instrument brought to the Hawaiian Islands by Portuguese farm workers centuries ago. Bob will relate stories about some of his famous clients, accompanied by ukulele and vocal renditions of their well known songs.