Matheus Fonseca - "OAS Night at Blues Alley"

Matheus Fonseca brings his genre-blending Brazilian music to Blues Alley for an OAS Night performance. The Rio de Janeiro–born composer combines bossa nova, bolero, reggae, jazz, and other global influences, drawing on experiences from different countries and a multicultural, open-minded approach to exploring new sounds.

The performance will feature music from Fonseca’s experimental body of work, including his latest album, *Latitude Zero (Vol. 1)*. Recorded in Quito, Ecuador, the album combines Brazilian rhythms with a sophisticated and exploratory sound. Fonseca won the Luiz Melodia Award for Afro-Brazilian Music in 2023 for “A Raiz” and placed second at the Brazilian National Song Festival in 2024 with “Rua A (Siricutico).”

When: Tuesday, November 10

Showtime: 7 PM

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Tickets: $30, plus a $7 fee

Performer: Matheus Fonseca

Music: Bossa nova, bolero, reggae, jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and global influences

Featured work: Music from *Latitude Zero (Vol. 1)* and Fonseca’s broader multicultural and experimental catalog

Seating: Seating is first come at the door.

Doors: For Monday-through-Saturday performances, doors open at 6 PM and 8:45 PM, respectively.

Minimum purchase: A $15 food-and-beverage minimum per person applies and is not included in the ticket price.

Refunds and transfers: All sales are final; tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Photography and recording: Photography and recording of any kind are prohibited during the performance.

Audience conduct: Guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.