Jigit in Concert: Fernanda Abreu (Live)

As we grow and evolve, its time to expand the happenings during our favorite Can You Jigit? weekend of the year.. With great excitement we announce the launch of our new series “Jigit in Concert”. An extension of the Can You Jigit? events focused on putting the spotlight on musicians we admire. For the initiation, it is a huge honor to introduce our guest of honor, the queen of Brazilian funk, Fernanda Abreu who will be performing live with her band at the soulful Brooklyn oasis, Xanadu, in collaboration with ReSolute and Funky Seshwa. The night begins with a skating session with DJs from 7 PM and will continue in concert and boogie mode after 10 PM until 2 AM. Fernanda Abreu is a legendary Brazilian singer, who has released iconic albums such as “Sla Radical Disco Club”, “A Noite” and “SLA2/ Be Sample” across the 90s which bridged different worlds of Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, MBP and Club music incorporating everything from Carioca funk to Miami Bass in her sound identity. Singing in different forms across the songs in her album, recording some hits like “A Noite”, “Space Sound to Dance”, “Kamikaze do Amor”, “Venus Cat People”. She represents the urban sound of Rio de Janeiro which she pioneered, with a captivating stage presence that is even more impressive than her timeless studio recordings. Joining Fernanda and her band will be Colombian maestro of universal vinyl rarities Don Alirio, los Jigitos O.BEE & Tomas Station, Funky Seshwa groover Willy Soul and Genevieve D of the cosmic gathering Secular Sabbath. tickets are available both as a single entry for the night and as a double weekend pass that grants access to all Can You Jigit? events Can You Jigit?