About this Event
The Embassy of Portugal invites you to participate in a celebration of Portuguese culture with a concert by Casa Forte, followed by an informal social gathering.
Casa Forte is a new duo founded by the Portuguese singer Filipa Quintino and the Irish guitarist John Moriarty. Casa Forte explores the Portuguese music and Brazilian popular music songbook with new arrangements and some unusual selections. This performance will give special emphasis to Portuguese music and the repertoire will include songs from artists like, José Afonso, António Zambujo and Carolina Deslandes.
On this occasion Casa Forte will be joined by the inspiring doublebass player Barry Donohue.
This event will take place on 20th, at 6 pm, at the Embassy Portugal, 70 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 N968.
All are most welcome, including music enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese community.
Filipa Quintino is a Portuguese jazz singer and composer based in Ireland for the past 10 years. In 2021, she released an EP online with Wire me project live at Temple Lane, recorded with guitarist Chris Cole.
John Moriarty is one of Ireland's foremost jazz guitarists and was a prize-winner at Montreux Jazz Festival's Guitar competition. In recent times, John has toured/recorded with pianist Bill Carrothers, Bobby Watson of ‘Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers’ and sax legend Ronnie Cuber.
Photo from Casa Forte
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embaixada de Portugal, 70 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, Ireland
EUR 0.00
