Vinyl Fair Comes to Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo this Sunday

By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Sunday, April 28th, The twenty-first Feira de Vinil (Vinyl Fair) will be bringing music enthusiasts to the Beco do Pinheiro in Flamengo from 11AM until 7PM, with over sixty vinyl vendors from both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in attendance, plus special musical guests, DJs, a Cineclube and much more.

“Whether you’re just starting to put together a collection or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to cross a long-time want off your list, there’s something for everyone at the Feira de Vinil.” comments Tee Cardaci, American expatriate, vinyl enthusiast and DJ.

“I’ve enjoyed participating in the past as a DJ but I’m looking forward this year to just going and hunting down some bargains and maybe making some new discoveries, in addition to watching some of the short films that will be on offer,” he continues.

This vinyl fair has a lot more than just the records themselves, with t-shirt and CD vendors in attendance as well. They will also be presenting the first CineClube, which will be showing short films that deal with the areas of music, culture and beyond.

Included in the films being presented are ‘Amar é para os Fortes,’ directed and scripted by rapper Marcelo D2. There will also be a showing of the short film ‘Duel of the Titans’ about Furacão 2000, directed by Cavi Borges.

Other films featured in the Cineclube include ‘The Big Boy Show,’ about the legendary DJ and presenter Big Boy, by Leandro Petersen and Cláudio Daher, and finally ‘Um dia com os Blacks que ainda existem’ by filmmaker Marcio Graffiti. After the movies there will also be talks with the directors, plus special guests.

A pair of musical legends will also be present to receive the ‘Feira de Vinil’ trophy: Leny Andrade and Dóris Monteiro, two of the most important Brazilian MPB singers of their generation. Andrade has been described by Tony Bennett as the “Ella Fitzgerald of Brazil,” while Monteiro is famous for touring with legendary Brazilian songwriter Dorival Caymmi. The awards are a celebration of their careers and their contribution to Brazilian musical heritage.

What: Feira de Discos de Vinil do Rio de Janeiro
When: Sunday, April 28th; 11AM-7PM
Where: IAB, Beco do Pinheiro 10 – Flamengo
Entrance: 1kg of non-perishable food