Brasuka - A Vida Com Paixão

The name Brasuka ("Brazilian," informally) belies the cultural backgrounds of the Texas-based musicians in the group, while pointing to the thread that drew them together. Rosana Eckert (vocals and keyboards) is Mexican American, from the Rio Grande Valley, Ricardo Bozas (percussion and vocals) was born in Uruguay, Denny Robinson (piano and vocals) grew up in Cuba, Tom Burchill (acoustic and electric guitars and vocals) is from South Dakota, Brian Warthen (bass and percussion) is a Dallas native, Jose Aponte (drums and vocals) was raised in Puerto Rico. Guest artists include Columbian-born co-producer Daniel Pardo on flutes and melodica, Drew Zaremba on flute and tenor sax and Jeff Robbins on tenor saxophone. What do they have in common? Experience, expertise and affection for the music of Brazil. View the track list. The YouTube below introduces the ensemble and their debut release, A Vida Com Paixão (Outside In Music, 2021). Read more >>

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