Rob Curto's Sanfona Project and Sounds of Taraab

Rob Curto brings the irresistible dance music of northeastern Brazil to life with passion, energy an infectious enthusiasm. His Sanfona Project combines traditional Brazilian melodies with American swing, bebop, and blues, creating imaginative music "with persuasive dashes of jazz" (Los Angeles Times). Sounds of Taraab performs music and dance with a rich and spicy blend of East African rhythms, Arabic modalities, and Indian influences.