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| A native of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Eduardo traces his lineage to a royal African family bearing the hereditary title of Mamabeka (“prophet of the royal court”), as documented by the Instituto Geográfico e Histórico da Bahia. Singer, guitarist and percussionist, Eduardo Mendonça has lived for the past five years in the Seattle area. He began his Northwest career as lead vocalist and musical director of the Banda Voou group in Seattle. After that, he traveled throughout the United States and Canada with the Bakra Bata steel drum band. Now, he has his own group known as Show Brazil!, which has gained much recognition in the past year. Show Brazil! has played throughout Western Washington and Brazil at events and locations such as the BrasilFest'99, Folklife Festival, Redmond Arts in the Parks, Taste of Bellevue, Fiestas Patrias, Fall Fandango, Juan de Fuca Festival, Fat Tuesday, Sundiata Festival, World Rhythm Festival, Earth Day Festival, Marymoor Heritage Festival, Brazilian Carnaval, Burien Strawberry Festival, Edmonds Festival, Mercado Modêlo (Brazil), Itaigara and Piedade Malls (Brazil), and the Catholic University of Salvador (Brazil). Eduardo was also featured at Bumbershoot, the Brazilian Carnival in Vancouver, British Columbia and at a Nike-sponsored show in Portland, Oregon. The performances listed above are just a part of Eduardo's continued success as a performing artist. He also had the honor to play for Pope John Paul II's welcome to Brazil, South Africa President Nelson Mandela (Seattle, WA 1999), Brazilian President João Baptista Figueiredo, the internationally well-known Olodum (Seattle, WA 1999), and was also featured in a Paul Simon documentary video in 1991. |
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“ Show Brazil! is a talented and high energy performing group that will bring your audience to the music and culture of Brazil.”
Sue Hylen
Cultural Arts Coordinator of Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation District ( Bainbridge Island, WA )
“...It was truly a highlight of the series! Your energy, exuberance, artistry, and total professionalism are tremendously inspiring (I know they inspired lots of audience members so much they couldn't bear to leave when you have finished)!...”
Ruth Pelz, Education Planner
- Drum Days of December 1999 -
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Seattle, WA)
“...Eduardo Mendonça, a true ambassador of Brazil's rich cultural heritage.”
Paul Tobin
Director of Development (1995)
Meany Hall for Performing Arts
University of Washington - ( Seattle, WA ). |
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| Date |
Venue/Club |
Location |
| February 18, 2000 |
AFRO-BRAZILIAN SHOW |
Portland OR, USA |
| February 20, 2000 |
TULY'S |
Seattle WA, USA |
| February 26, 2000 |
BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL 2000 |
Seattle WA, USA |
| March 25, 2000 |
WORLD RHYTHM FESTIVAL |
Seattle WA, USA |
| April 23, 2000 |
500 YEARS OF BRAZIL |
Portland OR, USA |
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Location:
Bellevue WA, USA
Eduardo Mendonca Website
showbrazil@aol.com
Regular Tour Area:
Washington/USA and Bahia/BRAZIL |
