Dora Morelenbaum brings her MPB-influenced sound to Shanghai with a duo performance as part of the War Horse Music Festival series. Joined by guitarist Guilherme Lirio, the concert blends Brazilian pop, jazz, and bossa nova elements in an intimate live setting.

About the Show

This concert is part of the War Horse Music Festival series, featuring Brazilian artist Dora Morelenbaum in a duo format. The performance draws from MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), incorporating elements of bossa nova, jazz, and contemporary Brazilian pop.

The program reflects influences from Brazil’s musical heritage while presenting newer interpretations through minimal arrangements, typically centered on vocals and guitar. The concert format emphasizes a close, intimate listening experience.

Performers

Dora Morelenbaum

A singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro, recognized as a prominent voice in the new generation of Brazilian MPB. She comes from a musical family, with parents Jaques Morelenbaum and Paula Morelenbaum, both established figures in Brazilian music.

She is also a member of the band Bala Desejo, whose debut album received recognition at the Latin Grammy Awards. Her solo work includes the album Pique (2024), released by Mr. Bongo.

Guilherme Lirio
A Brazilian guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for blending MPB with rock, jazz, and experimental pop elements. He has collaborated with contemporary Brazilian artists while maintaining his own solo projects.

Why Go

This performance focuses on Brazilian MPB in a stripped-down duo format, highlighting vocals and guitar. For audiences interested in contemporary Brazilian music and its connection to traditional styles like bossa nova, this concert offers a direct and minimal presentation of that sound.