Music, a universal language that transcends words and borders, finds fertile ground in Brazil, flourishing in rhythms and melodies that vibrate with the country's soul. The Amazonas Green Jazz Festival 2025 celebrates this rich musical heritage under the theme "Brasileiro Sou", a phrase that encapsulates the essence of Brazilian identity and its connection to music.

Let's explore the layers of meaning woven into this theme:
- "Brasileiro": This translates directly to "Brazilian," a clear declaration of the festival's focus on the nation's unique musical landscape.
- "Sou": This word holds a double meaning. First, it is the Portuguese word for "I am," a powerful affirmation of identity. Secondly, it sounds like "soul," the music genre deeply connected to jazz, highlighting the emotional and historical depth of Brazilian music.
- The interplay of "Sou" and "Soul": This clever wordplay emphasizes the profound connection between Brazilian music and the soul, both in the sense of the musical genre and the essence of human emotion and experience.

Just as the roots of a tree intertwine in the soil, Brazilian music draws nourishment from its connections with other cultures. From its African roots, it inherits the contagious rhythms and ancestral power of the drums. From Europe, it receives the melodies and harmonies that blend into new forms. And in the Americas, it finds fertile ground for encounters and creation, where jazz, with its freedom and improvisation, becomes a unique channel of expression.

The Amazonas Green Jazz Festival 2025 will be a stage to celebrate this rich musical tapestry. Artists from diverse backgrounds will gather to share their sounds, building bridges between cultures and weaving a musical dialogue that reflects the Brazilian soul.

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Rui Carvalho
Artistic Director, Amazonas Green Jazz Festival
Principal Conductor, Amazonas Band