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Brazil-Arab Gallery #68

A musical performance connecting Brazil and Arab countries was part of the opening of the Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum, held on Tuesday (25) in São Paulo by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). William Bordokan—Trio Layalina performed an original repertoire celebrating Arab and Brazilian folk music through samba, choro and baião. In addition [...] The post Brazil-Arab Gallery…

The Brazil-Arab Gallery #68, a musical performance connecting Brazil and Arab countries, opened the Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum in São Paulo on Tuesday (25), organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). The event featured William Bordokan—Trio Layalina, consisting of William Bordokan on flute, buzuk, and vocals, Alê Cueva on seven-string guitar, and Marcus Simon on percussion.

The group performed an original repertoire celebrating Arab and Brazilian folk music through samba, choro, and baião. The forum, sponsored by various companies and organizations, including Fambras Halal, International Halal Academy, Vale, DP World, Cdial Halal, First Abu Dhabi Bank, MBRF Global Foods Company, Qatar Airways, and MZAH Group Investment, aimed to foster economic ties between the two regions.

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