Soul Bossa Duo

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Soul Bossa Duo, a Brazilian Bossa Nova founded by Amanda Bovo (vocals) and Juliana Sian (piano), has been representing Brazilian music in New Zealand since 2018.

The duo has been playing in Auckland at various venues such as Dr. Rudi's & Botticelli restaurant.
In 2020, the concert "Black Pearls" earned glowing reviews from the 13th floor. Songs by Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina, and Debora Gurgel are among the varied repertoire, which incorporates traditional Brazilian jazz as well as other Brazilian rhythms.

Alex Griffith on bass has had three decades of performance MARCH 2022 experience with touring artists including Randy Crawford (USA), MiguelFAueuntcesk(PluaerntodRicJoa),aznzdthaenRodgBerlFuoxeBsigCBalnudb(NZ). M

Neil Williamson originally studied drumming with New Zealand pioneer Frank Gibson Jnr. In 1988 he studied at the NSW Conservatorium of Music, receiving tutelage from David Jones, one Jazz and Blues of Australia's most high calibre drummers. Neil was exposed to a diversity of musical influences, while studying and performing in Australia where his main gig was the Red House Rockers. He has backed many NZ artists and various Afro Cuban bands around Auckland.

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