The Agogo A versatile little Brazilian, Latin, Jazz and Soul music combo!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of South East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
3 x 40 minute sets
Duo: £540
Trio: £730
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About / Biography

The Agogo is made by two professional London based musicians: Brazilian singer and guitarist Josue' and Dado on drums percussion. Although as it is the duo sounds already "full" and perfect for private events and parties, a bass and/or a saxophone could always be added to it, making it sound richer.

We can play a mixtures of Brazilian tunes, from samba to bossa novas, as well as jazz, soul and pop.

Lineups:

Duo: Guitar/vocals and percussion

Trio: Guitar/vocals, percussion and bass (or saxophone if preferred or asked by the client)

Josue Ferreira’s Biography: Talented guitarist and singer songwriter from the north east of Brazil, London based Josué has a reputation of mixing music and
poetry in his performance. Performed and collaborated with artist such as: Heidi Vogel (Cinematic Orchestra), Antonio Forcione, Mano Chao, Seu Jorge and many
others. He played in various international festivals including: Sardegna Music Festival (Italy), Womad Festival (UK) , Nice Jazz Festival (France) Farol da Barra MPB Festival (Brazil).

Davide 'Dado' Biography: Dado is a versatile, dynamic and consummate London based Italian drummer and percussionist whose extensive experience comprises performing at wonderful festivals and venues around the world, including: Leverkusener Jazz Stage ( Germany );
Ronnie Scott's (London, U.K.); Mandela's 90 Birthday Concert ( Hide Park, London, U.K.); Guitar Festival ( Tampere, Finland);
main stage at the Big Chill Festival (U.K.);
Queen Elizabeth Hall (U.K.)
North Sea Jazz Festival ( Netherlands ); Luminato Festival (Canada);
X Mercado Cultural (Bahia, Brazil)
Love Supreme Festival ( U.K.);
New Port Jazz Festival (U.K); Hanoi Opera House (Hanoi, Vietnam);HCMC Opera House (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam);
Cemal Concert Hall ( Istanbul); Hong Kong City Hall (Hong Kong);
The Sage (Gateshead, U.K.); London African Festival (U.K.); Love Supreme Festival (U.K.).

Dado has worked and collaborated with many artists including Carmen Souza; Antonio Forcione; Gwyneth Herbert; Heidi Vogel; Maciek Pysz; Maurizio Minardi; Modeste Hugues; Jally Kebba Susso, Nancy Vieira, Urban Soul Orchestra, Michael Schiefel and Seckou Keita.


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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velázquez

Seduzir - Djavan

Estate - Bruno Martino

Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben

Get Out Of Town - Cole Porter

Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder

Sina - Djavan

Summertime - George Gershwin

Vim Sambar - João Bosco/Cacaso/Aldir Blanc

Tanta Saudade - Djavan

Oh Darling -The Beatles

Nação -João Bosco

Corcovado - Tom Jobim

Three Little Birds- Bob Marley

Quando, Quando, Quando - Tony Renis

Águas de Março (Water Of March) - Jobim

Berimbao - Baden Powell

Desafinado (Chega de Saudade) - Tom Jobim

Garota De Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema) - Tom Jobim

Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

All Of Me - Count Basie

Skylark - Hoagy Carmichael

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power, two chairs, and when possible a dressing room.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up: 20 minutes

Recent Clients

The Agogo has performed for these clients:

Ronnie Scott's

Mandela's 90 Birthday Concert


Big Chill Festival


Queen Elizabeth Hall


Love Supreme Festival

Womad Festival


New Port Jazz Festival

The Sage

London African Festival

Love Supreme Festival

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