Lili
Samba e Amor – Chico Buarque
The lyrics of this song are the soul of the piece. They guided the dramaturgy and gave rhythm to the emotional landscapes we explored on stage. Chico Buarque, with his poetry and humanity, is one of Brazil’s most powerful artistic voices – and a constant source of inspiration.
Nathan
Act 4 (from the album Time Chronicles) – Ed Côrtes
To work with the music of this composer in Voyeur and Samba e Amor is to be reminded that sound can hold memory, silence, and pulse – and inspire the body to speak.
Amanda
Dolores – Crombie
Brazilian musical artistry that, much like Samba e Amor, stirs memories, awakens sensations, and becomes a source of inspiration – reminding me why I dance.
Matheus
Vaitimbora – Mariana Froes
This song inspires me to find a gentler state of presence within myself – a necessary softness when navigating the dense and layered themes of Voyeur.
Raffa
Obatalá – Metá Metá
This song inspires me because the composers draw from Brazilian culture to create something deeply rooted and powerful. It helps me reconnect with where I come from – my ancestry, my spirituality – and to build a state of scenic presence to dance these works.
Milton
Pedra de Rio – Ney Matogrosso
This song inspires me because the artist brings a strong sense of Brazilian identity and explores human relationships in a deeply poetic way – a perspective that resonates with Samba e Amor, where I feel and witness the same emotional truth unfolding on stage.
Carol
Duas da Tarde – Silva
This song inspires me because its soft, oceanic atmosphere invites a contemplative presence – one that echoes the tenderness and quiet emotional depth of Samba e Amor, a contemporary work shaped by the subtle urgencies of everyday life.
Zanette
Samba de Verão – Caetano Veloso
This song brings me comfort and a sense of ease – it reminds me to slow down and enjoy the moment. That same presence and softness are what I seek to embody in Samba e Amor, where even in the midst of urgency, there’s room for tenderness.
Voyeur / Samba and Love, Assembly @ Dance Base, until 24 Aug (not Mon & Tue), 1pm