season 3, episode 3 | Koïro Duo – Stephanie Kobori and Manuel Rosales
Global club nights is a networking and informative club series in collaboration with Caisa Cultural centre, Helsinki Open waves web radio and the Global music Department of Sibelius Academy, that aims to bring together all parties involved with music. With live music, seminars and workshops the events attempt to create bridges between musicians, event producers, agents, venues, and music lovers, bringing down barriers and creating a safe and creative environment of free expression. In a celebration of diversity, using the tools of intercultural collaboration and specialized knowledge, we provide the possibility of a neutral and safe space for sharing and exchange of knowledge, information, wishes and insights on the music industry in Finland, both on the part of the musician and from the business side while most importantly, sharing it with the community.
Today we are in the presence of two multisided artists. What are the struggles of moving to a new country? Are there creative ways to establish one’s self in a new environment?
Are music and art the passport for travelling around the world? Koïro Duo is a collaboration between Manu Rosales from Argentina and Stephanie Kobori from Brazil-Germany. They shape an acoustic dialogue that weaves together the guitar, clarinet, and vocal arrangements to create a personal and intimate musical experience.
Koïro Duo presents a repertoire featuring original compositions of their own and by emerging artists from South America. Their repertoire shows a diverse selection of rhythms and contemporary songs. The duo showcases the distinct musical landscapes of Brazil, Argentina, and the Andean region, drawing inspiration from renowned figures such as Baden-Powell, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina from Brazil and Cuchi Leguizamón, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Mercedes Sosa from Argentina.
Credits
Producers and hosts: Chico Matada and Vasileios Katopodis
Guests: Stephanie Kobori and Manuel Rosales
Sound recording, editing & live streaming: Bailey Polkinghorne
*The audio piece was recorded and edited at the Helsinki Open Waves performance & recording room located at Caisa.
**The views expressed in this audio piece and texts are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of Helsinki Open Waves.
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