Vera Figueiredo

As written on the T. Bruce Wittet’s article on the Modern Drummer Magazine USA about the Montreal Drum Fest “From behind the drumset, Vera Figueiredo took the audience from the Brazilian rainforest into the clubs and concert halls of the world. Jaws dropped at her unique presence, approach, and distinctive licks”. And, the fact of being nominated by the British Rhythm magazine “The Queen of Samba”, some other Brazilian and international publications had pointed out Vera Figueiredo’s musical power!As a true ambassador for the Brazilian Music, Vera had already toured Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, México, Chile, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and United States ministering workshops, masterclasses, and concerts. She has also being playing at some very important drum events such as: the Percfest Memorial Naco(Italy), The Ultimate Drummers Weekend (Australia), the Mendoza International Drum Fest (Argentina), the PercuSonidos Festival Internacional de Percusiones, the AGP Drum Event (Luxemburg), Days of Percussion (Sweden), the Drum Fest - Primer Festival Internacional de Batería y Percusíon (Chile), the Cape Breton International Drum Fest (Canada) and the Kosa International Drum Event (USA).Vera´s 3rd cd, “Vera Cruz Island” (Rainbow records), indicates this very matured moment in her craft as a player and a composer: “Vera Cruz Island is like a photo album of Vera´s soul: intense, full of beautiful landscapes and very passionate for her art!” - Régis Tadeu (Batera e Percussão magazine). “Your drumming is so powerful and full of tradition” – Ken Micallef (Modern Drummer magazine - USA). She had also released the following albums: “From Brasil” (Camerati - 1995) and “Vera Figueiredo & Convidados” (Baratos Afins - 1990).In 1990, Vera founded the IBVF: Instituto de Bateria Vera Figueiredo, a very respected drumset institute located in São Paulo. The IBVF also makes events such as the Batuka International Drum Fest, one of the most important events of the Brazilian musical scenario which had being happening since 1996.While not playing instrumental styles with her own band, Vera plays with The Banda Altas Horas (on the Altas Horas TV Show of The Globo TV Network) The Avon´s Orchestra accompanying artists such as Diana King, Zélia Duncan, Daniela Mercury, Milton Nascimento, Rita Lee, Leila Pinheiro, Margareth Menezes, among others!To be released in 2007 is Vera Figueiredo’s 1st Play-Along based on her latest CD, Vera Cruz Island.Vera Figueiredo endorses Premier Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Evans Drumheads, Audix Microphones and Gope Brazilian Percussion.
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