Jazz Forum’s first Brazilian Music Sunday will feature Monika Oliveira and the Brazilians on Sunday, June 11th (separate admission, sets at 4 & 6pm.)

Vocalist Monika Oliveira and the Brazilians will launch Jazz Forum’s Brazilian Music Sundays on June 11th. Oliveira is a fresh and exciting vocal presence in New York’s Brazilian scene today. The singer/songwriter, born in Belém and raised in Rio de Janeiro, has been living and performing in New York City for over 15 years. She combines her love of Brazil’s musical heritage with jazz to create music that is moving and rhythmic, pure and passionate. The doors for Oliveira’s performances at the Jazz Forum will open at 3 pm for the 4 pm set and at 5:30 pm for the 6 pm set. Tickets for each set are $15 with a $10 minimum per person.