Duda Lucena, brilliant master of Brazilian music and pivotal force in Charleston's Latin jazz scene, joins Porto Seguro and Alva Anderson for an afternoon of originals and Brazilian standards. This second concert in Porto's 2025 series presents their collaboration in a variety of formats. The band joins Lucena for a set of his original tunes, Lucena and Anderson duet on Brazilian standards, Lucena plays his own favorites and Porto Seguro leads off with a set of their own.

"Duda Lucena, singer and composer from Recife, Brazil creates exquisite, romantic music, reminiscent of all the great Brazilian vocalists of the sixties who first introduced the rest of the world to Brazil's unique sound, but with modern freshness and originality."

✎ Marilyn M. Graham (Destino magazine-Mexico)

Charleston-based Porto Seguro, specializes in Brazilian music. Anderson's captivating and soulful voice is the centerpiece that drives the group's heartfelt tribute to Brazilian music. The band is known for its impressive instrumentals and solid grooves, which perfectly complement their selection of Brazilian bossa nova, samba, choro, and MPB tunes. The band comprises Susan Conant on flute, John Holenko on mandolin, Tom Noren on guitar, John Kennedy on bass, and Bryce Waldron-Noren on drums. This program of terrific tunes will make your toes tap and your heart sing.

$20 suggested admission will be taken at the door. Cash, check or venmo preferred. Concert is approximately 1 hour at Gage Hall on Archdale Street in Charleston, SC.