Dengo Sessions: Featuring Aline Morales

An intimate Brazilian Music listening series

A new listening series curated by Gabriel Bello (Rooted Art), bringing together Brazilian artists from Toronto’s independent music scene.

Each session features an 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 - 2:30-5:30pm

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 per person Limited spots!

About Aline Morales

Aline Morales is a Brazilian percussionist, singer, composer, and music educator based in Toronto. Rooted in Afro-Brazilian musical traditions, her 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, Aline 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. 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.