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Their Educational Assembly Program involves explaining geographical and historical information about the rhythms of each song. The instrumentation of the trio is demonstrated and explained with the folkloric Brazilian instrument berimbau. Consisting of a wooden stick, resonating gourd, and one string played with a small stone, berimbau is a wonderful example simple natural materials and sounds. The beautiful melodies Carlos Dias plays and sings with will create lasting memories! Arthur's marimba is a strikingly beautiful instrument. Vocalist Vanessa Fallabela, coming from a long line of well-known Brazilian musicians and actresses, began singing on tv/radio commercials as young child. Together their special chemistry is obvious from the first song.
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