Dengo Sessions: Featuring Aline Morales

An intimate Brazilian Music listening series

Join us for the very first Dengo Sessions, curated by Gabriel Bello (Rooted Art), bringing together Brazilian artists from Toronto’s independent music scene.

For this inaugural edition, we’re welcoming Aline Morales - Brazilian percussionist, singer, composer, and music educator based in Toronto, whose work is rooted in Afro-Brazilian musical traditions.

The session features one artist performance followed by an intimate conversation about their music, creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind their songs.

More than a performance, Dengo is a space for listening, connection, and conversation - a moment to slow down, discover artists beyond the mainstream, and share in the warmth and closeness that the word dengo evokes.

Come if you… love Brazilian music, want to discover artists you may not have heard before, are curious about the stories behind the songs, or simply want to spend an afternoon listening, connecting, and being inspired. Can't wait to have you at Underscore Projects!

Dengo Sessions is rooted in the same spirit that inspires Underscore Projects: creating space for artists, culture, and meaningful connection within the community. We’re excited to welcome this intimate listening series into our space, where music, visual art, books, coffee, and conversation can come together in one afternoon. We hope you’ll not only come for the music, but stay for the atmosphere, discover something new, and make yourself at home.

When: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - 2pm-7pm

Where: Underscore Projects - 1468 Dundas St W - 2nd floor - Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6 (Dundas/Dufferin) (Please note that the gallery space is accessible only by stairs)

Tickets:  $20 Early Bird · Until September 10
                  $25 Regular Price

Dengo is a welcoming space for all ages, and kids are very welcome to join us. Children 12 and under attend free, but please reserve a ticket for each child so we can keep track of capacity.

Schedule

2 PM - Doors Open

2:30-3:45 PM - Vinyl + Free Portraits by Ana Figo
Come early, listen to some vinyl, explore the space, grab a coffee and snack, and get a free portrait by Ana Figo.

4-5 PM - Aline Morales: Live Performance + Q&A
Aline will share her music, followed by a conversation and Q&A.

5-7 PM - Vinyl + Hang Out
Stay with us for more music, coffee, drinks, and good company.

About Aline Morales

Rooted in Afro-Brazilian musical traditions, Morales's work uses rhythm as a tool for cultural connection, community building, and sharing Brazilian culture in contemporary contexts.

She is the founder and artistic director of Baque de Bamba, a Brazilian percussion ensemble dedicated to Maracatu and other Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and a member of KUNE, a Canadian global orchestra. As a solo artist, Aline received a JUNO nomination for her album Flores, Tambores e Amores.

Through her music, performances, and educational work, Morales is deeply committed to sharing Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian musical traditions in Canada.

What to expect 

• An intimate artist performance lasting approximately 30–40 minutes
• A 30-minute conversation about the artist’s music, inspirations, creative process, and stories behind the songs
• Our Café will be open throughout the event, serving specialty coffee, tea, drinks, Brazilian snacks, and sweets
• Time to explore Underscore Projects, including the artwork on display and our selection of books
• Most importantly, a chance to slow down, connect, and share the afternoon with others in the community

Photography

Photography and/or video may take place during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. Images may be shared on Underscore Projects’ website and social media, as well as by the participating artist.

If you do not wish to be photographed or have your image shared, please let us know when you arrive. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Refund Policy

All tickets are final sale. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance and we can transfer your ticket to a friend or someone you know.

About Gabriel Bello

Gabriel Bello is a Brazilian artist creating work rooted in memory and nature. For him, art is a way to express, invoke ancestry, and keep the sacred alive.

Supporting independent cultural spaces
Underscore Projects is an independent, self-funded space, located in Toronto’s Little Portugal, created and run by Brazilians. Ticket sales and event revenue help us cover the costs of keeping the space open and allow us to continue presenting exhibitions, workshops, performances, and other community programming.

The space was born from a desire to create a place where art, creativity, and community could come together, hosting exhibitions, workshops, events, and different creative projects throughout the year.