One of Brazil’s most revered living composers, Guinga, will make a rare appearance in Chicago for a one-day cultural exchange hosted by vocalist and producer Ana Everling at Constellation Chicago (3111 N Western Ave). The event includes a free workshop on Brazilian guitar and composition at 6:00 PM, followed by a ticketed concert at 8:30 PM, where Everling and Guinga will perform a carefully curated program of his vocal music.
Event Details:
Name: Guinga and Ana Everling: A Cultural Exchange
Date: August 21, 2025
Workshop on Brazilian Music and Guitar: 6:00 p.m.
Concert – Ana Everling and the Composer: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Known for his harmonic sophistication, rhythmic intricacy, and emotional depth, Guinga has worked with icons such as Elis Regina, Clara Nunes, Chico Buarque, and Michel Legrand. His music defies categorization—rooted in samba and choro, yet deeply influenced by jazz, classical, and the melodic traditions of northeastern Brazil.
Ana Everling, a Moldovan-born vocalist honored as “Artist Emerit” by her country’s president, brings her signature vocal style—simultaneously tender and bold—into intimate conversation with Guinga’s masterful compositions. This cultural exchange is presented in collaboration with Constellation Performing Arts, a nonprofit venue committed to showcasing boundary-pushing global music in Chicago.
Limited seating is available. RSVP for the workshop and purchase concert tickets at Ana Everling.
By attending, audiences support both an independent artist-led production and Constellation’s mission as a platform for vital traditions and voices from around the world.
