Sounds of Brazil presented a brand-new concerto by Joanna MacGregor for the Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale with the Brighton Philharmonic. The premiere of ‘Para Adriano’ for percussion, piano and strings, composed by Joanna MacGregor, happened at the Brighton Dome on the 18th of April. Here’s what she said about the piece: “My new piece for […]
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Fantastic Negrito is a man’s truth told through black roots music. Each song is a real story about a musician from Oakland who experienced the highs of a million-dollar record deal, the lows of a near-fatal car accident that put him in a four-week coma, and is now in the phase of rebirth despite his […]
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With more than 200 guests, the event featured incredible performances from the Royal Ballet at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Beautifully produced by Christopher Pensa (Pensa Events UK).
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As stated at the Folk by the Oak festival website, ‘an uplifting summer festival’. And it truly is. This is my second time there, and I had the best time with the live music acts, but also all the family activities. It was just an amazing day outdoors. Can’t wait for the next one!
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Cross The Tracks is more than just a festival; it’s an innovative space where community, culture and music unite – and it was my first ever festival in the UK, when I photographed their 2021 edition. The festival returned to South London for another unforgettable day of music and sunshine at Brockwell Park. A great […]
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During the UK tour of the musician Leo Middea last year, we spent some time with him and recorded a couple of songs (and more!). Coming soon… Image capture and editing:Pássaros Films @passaros_filmsCamila Pastorelli @camilapastorelli_photographyJoe Smith @joeboyphotos Sound mixing and mastering: Nicola Lemos Production:Yoyomá @yoyoma.liveEduardo Lemos Martin @eduardolemosmartinNicola Lemos @nicolalemos_ Recorded in September 2024, Brighton, UK.
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I’m so pleased to share that I’ve just launched my very first Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. In 2014, I had the chance to photograph a Music Train during the festivities of a ‘Festa Junina’ (June Festival) in Pindamonhangaba, countryside of São Paulo State – the town where I grew up. It was a transformative experience because I realised […]
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I had an amazing time photographing the English National Ballet at St Paul’s Cathedral last November. A huge thank you to Christopher Pensa for organising and coordinating the event with such professionalism and great energy.
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A weekend to remember at Victoria Park, London, UK.
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Sunny War is something else. Get to know her music and you will not regret it. One of the amazing and beautiful surprises LA has given me. “Everybody is a beast just trying their hardest to be good. That’s what it is to be human. You’re not really good or bad. You’re just trying to […]
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Camila Pastorelli 