Homage done to Joao Nogueira

Scheduled to perform a series of gigs in Sao Paulo, samba star Joao Nogueira unexpectedly passed away last Tuesday. The shows, due to happen next week, have been rearranged as a tribute to the singer/composer. The MC for the 2-day party is musician Carlinhos Vergueiro, who will also present the last song written by Nogueira (and co-written by Vergueiro). A number of renown samba performers, like Beth Carvalho, Emilio Santiago, Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho, Joao Bosco and Dona Ivone Lara are confirmed to play both shows.