{"product_id":"dengo-sessions-featuring-aline-morales","title":"Dengo Sessions: Featuring Aline Morales","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn intimate Brazilian Music listening series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new listening series curated by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rooted.art\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGabriel Bello (\u003c\/a\u003eRooted Art), bringing together Brazilian artists from Toronto’s independent music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session features an artist performance followed by an intimate conversation about their music, creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind their songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a performance, \u003cstrong\u003eDengo is a space for listening, connection, and conversation\u003c\/strong\u003e - a moment to slow down, discover artists beyond the mainstream, and share in the warmth and closeness that the word dengo evokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCome 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. \u003cstrong\u003eCan't wait to have you at Underscore Projects!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDengo Sessions\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen: \u003c\/b\u003eSaturday - September 19, 2026 - 2:30-5:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere:\u003c\/b\u003e 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTickets:\u003c\/b\u003e $20 per person \u003cstrong\u003eLimited spots!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Aline Morales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAline Morales is a Brazilian percussionist, singer, composer, and music educator based in Toronto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is the founder and artistic director of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaque de Bamba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Brazilian percussion ensemble dedicated to Maracatu and other Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and a member of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKUNE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Canadian global orchestra. As a solo artist, Aline received a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJUNO nomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for her album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlores, Tambores e Amores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her music, performances, and educational work, Aline is deeply committed to sharing Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian musical traditions in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate artist performance lasting approximately 30–40 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 30-minute conversation about the artist’s music, inspirations, creative process, and stories behind the songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Café will be open throughout the event, serving specialty coffee, tea, drinks, Brazilian snacks, and sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTime to explore Underscore Projects, including the artwork on display and our selection of books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMost importantly, a chance to slow down, connect, and share the afternoon with others in the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Gabriel Bello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGabriel Bello is a Brazilian artist creating work rooted in memory and nature. 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