What are ICTMD Talks?

ICTMD Talks are a series of courses on six different musical traditions and the culture from which they emerge. Each of the six sessions will be dedicated to a different musical style, repertoire and related area, presented by specialists from the world of music, academia or enthusiasts of the musical style in question. We will present a diversity of perspectives to discuss these musical traditions, highlighting the context of performance, the conditions of the musical tradition’s existence and the events that have marked its history. In a friendly atmosphere, seated in the foyer of the Espace Buen Vivir, participants will be able to exchange ideas after the specialist’s presentation.

Introduction to Music in Brazil

Everton Firmeza invites you on a journey through the music of Brazil with a broad overview of its rich history, mutual influences, and the social contexts that gave birth to iconic styles like Samba, Choro, Bossa Nova, Forró, Frevo, Sertanejo and Brazilian Funk. The presentation will include a theoretical section with a talk, Q&A and a chance to listen to audio and video clips. There’s also a practical part where the audience can sing and explore famous songs and rhythms, diving deeper into the music and its meaning.

Everton Firmeza, a bassist and composer originally from São Paulo, has been based in Brussels since 2015. Whether in Brazil or abroad, his music always celebrates the richness of his country’s musical, artistic, and cultural heritage, aiming to highlight its traditions and solidify its position as a fundamental cultural reference in the modern world.

The talk will be held in French and English.

Upcoming ICTMD Talk

• 10/04/25 : Aurélie Giet – Traditional Dances in Wallonia (in French & English)

In collaboration with ICTMD Belgium