The Brazil Economic Conference stands as one of the most important international events aimed toward discussing the current economic outlook in Brazil. Organized annually for over 20 years, the conference coincides with the fall meetings of IMF and the World Bank. The roster of speakers includes notable individuals such as the Finance Minister of Brazil, the president of the Brazilian Central Bank, Brazil and U.S. ambassadors, and CEOs and presidents of various global corporations.
Over 250 leaders from the Brazilian-American business community are expected to attend, including top executives from the public and private sectors, fund managers, financial analysts, media and representatives from the academic and government spheres.
Confirmed Speakers and Guests of Honor:
Henrique MeirellesMinister, Ministry of Finance of Brazil
Ilan Goldfajn President, Central Bank of Brazil
Also Featuring:
Monica de Bolle Senior Advisor, Brazil-U.S. Business Council Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Dan Bryant Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy and Government Affairs, Walmart
Marcelo Neri Economist, Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Paulo Vieira da Cunha Partner, VERBANK Agriculture and VERBANK Consulting, LLC
Robson Braga de Andrade President, Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI)
Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva President and CEO, Embraer S.A.
Hélio Magalhães President, CitiGroup Brazil
I'm a 19-year-old studying at Duke University. I'm the same age that my mom was when she made the sacrifice to drop out of college to care for me and my siblings, so that we could have a shot at a better life than she had.
I was born to an alcoholic father and a teenage mother in a rough neighborhood in South Carolina. Growing up in our three-bedroom trailer, I knew that success wasn’t going to come easy for me.
But I had the support of my mom and stepdad, who both worked over 60 hours a week in their manufacturing jobs to save for our education. During the summers while they were at work, they took us to read books at the public library, instilling in us a love for learning.
I also had the encouragement of my elementary school teachers, who looked past the color of my skin and endured my "problem child" attitude because they saw that I had potential and could excel in our school's gifted programs. And when it came time to apply to college, I had high school teachers who encouraged me to reach for my dream schools.
For me and so many students like me, graduating from high school is a full-circle moment. It’s a manifestation of the unflinching sacrifice that my parents made to get me there. And it’s an affirmation of the American idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can build a future better than the conditions you were born into. That’s why I’m proud to help announce that, under President Obama, more students are graduating high school than ever before -- reaching a record new high of 83 percent.
The truth is, my generation has seen things steadily get better the last eight years. Under President Obama, the graduation rate has gone up for all types of students, and the graduation gap is closing for students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities. College is more accessible for so many thanks to increased Pell Grants and easier ways to apply for federal financial aid through FAFSA. With the help of financial aid, I’m able to study at a top-tier school without worrying about its costs.
I know that it’s only through the promise of education that my story is possible. That’s why I plan to devote my career to public service so I can work to keep improving our education system. And that’s why I'm so proud to have a president who believes that if we work together, we can ensure that same promise for every kid, no matter who they are or where they come from. So I hope you’ll join in celebrating all the progress we’ve made for students like me by tuning in to President Obama’s remarks today at 11:25 am ET.
Thanks for listening,
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"THE SOUNDS OF CHORO IN THE CITY OF JAZZ" CHORO FESTIVAL
Hello Friends,
On November 5th - 7th, 2016, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the Second International Choro Festival in the City of New York.
The Festival aims to promote and preserve the “Choro” – the oldest Brazilian musical style and part of Brazil's rich instrumental music tradition since the nineteenth century in all regions of the country.The festival brings together local and Brazilian musicians presenting traditional Choro and new compositions.
2016 Choro Festival Program is full of great attractions!
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 5TH :2016: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Hunter College – Lang Hall
695 Park Ave,/68th Street- New York – 10065
EARLY BIRD $ 25 $ 35 & $ 45 LIMITED SEATING
All proceeds will go to BMF-USA.ORG
BMF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Fundraiser for the Brazilian Music Foundation, a non-profit organization
promoting Brazilian culture and music via educational and performance programs.
Program
Solo
Brendan Cowan/Guitar
Duo
Luiz Simas/Piano & Marilynn Mair/Mandolin
Trio
Vitor Goncalves – Accordion/Pianist
Grant Ziolkowski – Mandolin
Jorge Continentino – Flute/Sax
Quartet
Laura Dreyer – Flute/Sax Wesley Amorim – Seven string Guitar/Cavaquinho
Luiz Ebert – Pandeiro GeorgiosTolis-Guitar
Sextet
Purchase Choro Band
Nora Spielman Guitar Andrew Latona Guitar Alex Hamburger Flute and Voice Claude Gilbert Cello Angel Lau Pandeiro JasonWastor Tamborim directed by João Luiz Rezende
Live Streaming: Jacare Choro – performance + Instrumental Instructions
Direct from FU – Florida University ( Center for Latin American Studies )
Jacaré Choro (Faculty and students Instrumental ensemble at the School of Music, University of Florida) combines plucked strings (guitars and cavaquinho), winds (flute, trumpet, french horn, saxophone), piano, and percussion (pandeiro).
The performance includes a brief introduction of each music
By Welson Tremura & Jacare Choro
The performance is of approximately 50 – 60 minutes. Special showing at Kaufman School library as well as to youtube and
facebook (social media) and advertise it as a
special “Night of Choro” celebrating Brazil’s instrumental music.
Songs
Tico Tico no Fubá (Rodrigo) – piano
Brejeiro (Dr. Orr), piano Escorregando (Dr. Orr), piano Conversa de Irmãos (Dr. Lee & Salvador), trumpet and french horn Sonoroso (Dr. Lee & Salvador), trumpet and french horn Choro Negro (Vadim Arsky) – saxophone Doce de Coco (Vadim Arsky – saxophone
FREE
ABOUT CHORO
The word choro in Portuguese literally means "to cry," which seems like an ironic name for music that is often so joyous and celebratory. Actually the term refers to the lilting or "weeping" qualities of the solo instrument, usually a flute or clarinet (Think of the way Benny Goodman could "wail").
Choro music is roots jazz from Brazil, and considered Brazil's first "urban pop" music. In this unique show you will experience a wide range of pieces by many of Brazil's important 20th century composers, including Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Paulinho da Viola, Orlando Silveira, and many more.
The International Choro Festival in NYC aims to preserve and share the Choro (Crying), considered one of the oldest gender and rich instrumental music from Brazil. This style of music has been presented since the nineteenth century in all regions of the country.
These days, Choro is enjoying a renaissance not only in Brazil but around the world, and the wave of enthusiasm has definitely reached New York City, where the BMF is proud to host the International Choro Festival.
