BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL- Feb. 12, 2005- Queen Mary in Long Beach

From: HLO/WRAD - Dec 24, 2004

"BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2005"

AT THE QUEEN MARY in LONG BEACH 8pm -2am

Saturday, February 12, 2005
Stunning Samba Dancers
NON-STOP FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT!
NON-STOP DANCING!
WATCH THE CARNAVAL AIRED LIVE ON BIG SCREENS!
ON THE ACTUAL DAY OF CARNAVAL IN BRAZIL!
ALL AGES WELCOME
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Hello Friends in the deaf and hard of hearing community:

We were at the Brazilian Carnaval last year in Hollywood and thought it was very good. On February 12th it is going to be at The Queen Mary in Long Beach and let us know if you want to go so we can reserve you discounted advanced tickets of $32 per person for general admission instead of $35. Save $3!!!!! per person if you order through WRAD, Inc. You can send a check or a mo ney order to WRAD at PO Box 3211, Quartz Hill, CA 93586 or you can use your credit card through WRAD. Send us an email at wradceo@aol.com and we will charge your credit card. Be sure to include the cardholder's name and number and let us know if it is a Visa or a Master Card or American Express. See the press release below about the Brazilian Carnaval.
Thank you.
Bruce Gross
WRAD, Inc. CEO

For immediate release

Press contact:
Patricia Leao (818) 567-0641
shows@BrazilianNites.com
www.BrazilianNites.com

*BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2005*

*BRINGS DYNAMIC RHYTHMS AND NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES TO*

*THE LONG BEACH QUEEN MARY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 –*

*FEATURING THE CARNAVAL MIX OF SAMBA AND MARACATU OF JORGE BEN JOR DIRECTLY FROM BRAZIL*

Also perfoming are *KATIA MORAES & PURE SAMBA* with classic Marchinhas, *M.I.L.A. Samba School* with the best of Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval beats, and the stunning *OYA Brazil Samba Show Dancers* moving to batucada rhythms, plus watch the Carnaval aired on big screens adding excitement to the largest carnaval party in southern California.

LOS ANGELES, December 16, 2004—This time Brazilian Carnaval in Southern Califonia happens on *Saturday*, *February 12, 2005*, The celebration happens one week after Brazil's own carnavals in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. At the heart of the 2005 celebration is *JORGE BEN JOR,* performing his vibrant and energetic music at the *QUEEN MARY *in Long Beach. The party, which starts at 8:00 p.m., also features *M.I.L.A. Samba School* performing carnaval rhythms from Rio de Janeiro, *Katia Moraes & Pure Samba* with Marchinhas, Sambas, Forro and the *OYA Brazil Samba Show Dancers* moving to batucada rhythms in their feather-sequined bikini costumes.

*Jorge Ben Jor's* music, after Tom Jobim, may be the most recognized outside of Brazil. Forty years after its first recording, his classic "Mas, Que Nada" continues to be heard throughout the world, from advertising themes and movie soundtracks to spins by hip club DJs.

Recorded worldwide by over 100 different artists, "Mas, Que Nada" is the only song completely in Portuguese to be taken to the top of the American charts (by Sergio Mendes in the sixties). In the seventies, Jorge Ben Jor (then known only as Jorge Ben) found considerable success in Europe, and if you believe the legend, the refrain from his "Taj Mahal" was plagiarized by Rod Stewart for the international hit "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" In Brazil, artists of every style have recorded his songs, as funk, Bossa Nova, samba, sertaneja, forró, heavy metal and rap, and his songs are standards on the mobile sound systems of Carnaval, the "Trio Elétricos." As samba schools are integral to the carnaval in Rio, trio elétrico groups are a big part of the celebration in Bahia. A perfect reflection of his fusion of rhythms is in one of his lyrics…"esse samba que è misto de maracatu" (This samba is a mixed with Maractu).

*Katia Moraes & Pure Samba* performs a perfect blend of dynamic harmonies and exhilarating rhythms, the best of the Brazilian Carnaval. The band enchants audiences with the richest sounds of Brazil; a mix of samba, marchinhas (traditional carnaval sambas), pagode, axe and frevo. Katia's energetic presence beautifully complimented by the explosive power of percussion, and outstanding keyboards, guitar and bass. *Los Angeles Times* quote/ "... She comes on stage like an explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice excited and dynamic."/

*M.I.L.A. Samba School (Mocidade Independente Los Angeles)* headed by president and director Luiz Ferreira, a musician from Rio de Janeiro, founded this school 18 years ago. This samba school is a 20-piece percussion troupe of the best samba performers of Los Angeles with the goal to provide the authentic Brazilian Samba Show with the high level energy of its beat and contagious happiness that you can find only in Rio de Janeiro's original Samba Schools. They will be parading and simulating the street carnaval throughout the party.

Samba schools are integral to Rio's carnaval and compete in the Samba School Parade for the distinction of winning top honors. Not to be mistaken as a teaching institution, a samba school is an association of people from the same neighborhood, usually a popular community (favela) or suburban area. After nine months of work and preparation for the parade, samba schools are judged by the quality and capabilities of their sambistas (samba dancers and singers), costumes, floats, bateria (percussion band), theme song and more. Each school may include 3,000 to 5,000 members and 6 to 8 floats in the parade.

*The OYA Brazil Samba Show Dancers*, led by director-choreographer *Daniela*, complete the party as they offer its audiences a visual feast with extravagant performances of samba, lambada, pagode, and capoeira, a traditional martial arts dance. Comprised of a diverse team of talented dancers, this local ensemble of 15 radiates with sheer energy and passion.

*Brazilian Carnaval 2005* will be airing the carnaval from Rio de Janeiro on big screens all night long, courtesy of Dish Network and TV Globo (Brazilian's main TV Channel). This will give people the opportunity to experience the real thing while celebrating miles away from Rio de Janeiro. Also, all ages are welcome, after all Carnaval in Brazil is for everyone.

A trip to Rio de Janeiro will be given away, courtesy of Varig Brazilian Airlines. Costumes are welcome! Participants are allowed and encouraged to bring cameras to the event. Authentic Brazilian food as well as crafts, clothing and a variety of Brazilian items will be available for purchase. The official Master of Ceremonies of the Carnaval is Radio Host, Sergio Mielniczenko from the Global Village of KPFK 90.7 FM.

Patricia and Gilberto Leao from *Brazilian Nites Productions* have been producing quality events with the best of Brazilian talent directly from Brazil since 1990.

*Admission* to Brazilian Carnaval 2005 is for all ages. Advance tickets are $35 for general admission, $45 for reserved table seating and $55 for VIP reserved table seating plus group discounts are available by calling (818) 566-1111. General Admission tickets can also be purchased in the following places:

Kitanda Brazilian Market (818)995-7422 - Sherman Oaks
Brazil Mania (310)212-6040 - Torrance
Sugar Loaf Brazilian Market (562) 856-1615 - Long Beach
El Camaguey Meat Market (310) 839-4037
El Gaucho Meat Market (310) 297-2617 - Redondo Beach
El Gauco II (714) 776-6400 - Anaheim

Or by calling (818) 566-1111 / www.BrazilianNites.com

Tickets can also be purchased on line through www.Pelourinho.com.

Tickets, if available, will also be sold on the day of the event at the Queen Mary from noon on for an additional $5.00 of regular prize.

*The Queen Mary* is located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California 90802. Parking on site is available for a fee.

This event is sponsored in part by Remy Martin, Varig Brazilian Airlines, Dish Network and TV Globo, REMO Inc., Pelourinho.com, Soul Brazil, Brazilian Pacific Times, Margot Tours, KJAZZ 88.1 FM, KPFK 90.7 FM.

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For photos, video, interviews and more information,

Contact Patricia Leao

(818) 567-0641

shows@braziliannites.com

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