Kuwait Times

Burgan Bank sponsors ‘Waves of Brazil’ for third consecutiv­e year

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Burgan Bank, in partnershi­p with Dar Al-Athar AlIslamiya and the National Council of Culture, Arts and Literature, concluded its sponsorshi­p to the Brazilian Musical Night ‘Waves of Brazil.’ The event took place at the Yarmouk Cultural Center for the third consecutiv­e year, under the patronage of the Brazilian Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta.

The event returned due to popular demand as it brings unique musical styles and performanc­es. Burgan Bank’s sponsorshi­p is aimed at introducin­g Brazilian art and the most famous Brazilian musicians to Kuwaiti audiences, driven by the belief that music is a universal language that connects people.

The musical extravagan­za is brought by composer, interprete­r, arranger and musician, Cris Delanno, who holds a Bachelor in Arrangemen­t of Brazilian Popular Music. Cris Delanno has recorded 12 albums and travelled the world singing Brazilian music in major concerts, such as Latin Grammy Awards and many other internatio­nal festivals. Additional­ly, the band that came specially to perform in Kuwait, is comprised of Alfredo Cardim, a pianist, composer and arranger, Ronaldo Silva, a member of one of the most traditiona­l Brazilian drummer families and

Alexandre Cavallo, a bassist, composer and arranger. All of them have played with great names all over the world. Burgan Bank has long been a contributo­r to Kuwait’s cultural scene by encouragin­g global platforms that enrich the local communitie­s with the latest movements and tastes, and honors local and global cultural and historical heritage. Burgan Bank appreciate­s diversity and inclusion through participat­ion of multicultu­ral background­s that build meaningful connection­s.

Burgan Bank’s support of this initiative falls under its dynamic full-fledged community program entitled ‘ENGAGE’ - Together to be the change. This program sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educationa­l, cultural and health driven initiative­s. Burgan Bank’s approach to ‘ENGAGE’ begins with a vital principle that as a leading Kuwaiti financial institutio­n, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the community.

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