Hosted By
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Event Venue
Francis R. Carroll Plaza
Street Address 1
551 Main St
State
Massachusetts
Zip Code
01608
First Name
Marketing
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Department
Phone Number
8775717469
Email Address
marketing@thehanovertheatre.org
Pricing Information
Free!
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Event Description
July 17th 2025, 11:30 am -1:30 with music from 12-1:30 pm
Take your lunch break with us on Carroll Plaza!
Part of our summertime concerts on the plaza series, join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by aNova Brazil on the Bank of America Stage and food trucks.
About aNova Brazil
Marcus Santos (aNova Brazil) is a renowned contemporary percussionist and dedicated educator from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. His versatile performance skills span pop, rock, hip hop, jazz and world music, with a strong focus on Afro-Brazilian music and cultural heritage.
Marcus has performed globally, including for the president of Brazil, at TEDx conferences, and with MTV’s “One World Band.” He contributed to the Oscar®-nominated film “Rachel’s Getting Married” and has received numerous awards, such as the 2013 KOSA Recognition award, the 2008 Outstanding Arts Performer Award, and the Outstanding Percussionist Award from Berklee College of Music. In 2024, he was honored with the Outstanding Artist Award by Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.
In 2023, Marcus recorded the soundtrack for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary “American Revolution” and performed at the Fête de La Danse in Monaco. He has authored the instructional DVD “Modern Approach to Pandeiro” and contributed to BOSE’s “Musically Speaking II.” His workshops on Afro-Brazilian percussion have been featured at Carnegie Hall, PASIC, and Harvard.
Currently, Marcus directs the Grooversity network project + aNova Brazil leading twenty-four drumming groups across the US, France, Germany, Bermuda, and Canada. Through his performances and educational efforts, he inspires musicians, fosters cultural understanding, and promotes Afro-Brazilian music worldwide.
https://www.grooversity.com
Take your lunch break with us on Carroll Plaza!
Part of our summertime concerts on the plaza series, join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by aNova Brazil on the Bank of America Stage and food trucks.
About aNova Brazil
Marcus Santos (aNova Brazil) is a renowned contemporary percussionist and dedicated educator from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. His versatile performance skills span pop, rock, hip hop, jazz and world music, with a strong focus on Afro-Brazilian music and cultural heritage.
Marcus has performed globally, including for the president of Brazil, at TEDx conferences, and with MTV’s “One World Band.” He contributed to the Oscar®-nominated film “Rachel’s Getting Married” and has received numerous awards, such as the 2013 KOSA Recognition award, the 2008 Outstanding Arts Performer Award, and the Outstanding Percussionist Award from Berklee College of Music. In 2024, he was honored with the Outstanding Artist Award by Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.
In 2023, Marcus recorded the soundtrack for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary “American Revolution” and performed at the Fête de La Danse in Monaco. He has authored the instructional DVD “Modern Approach to Pandeiro” and contributed to BOSE’s “Musically Speaking II.” His workshops on Afro-Brazilian percussion have been featured at Carnegie Hall, PASIC, and Harvard.
Currently, Marcus directs the Grooversity network project + aNova Brazil leading twenty-four drumming groups across the US, France, Germany, Bermuda, and Canada. Through his performances and educational efforts, he inspires musicians, fosters cultural understanding, and promotes Afro-Brazilian music worldwide.
https://www.grooversity.com
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