Vira Mundo is synonymous with the best in Brazilian music and dance and comprises a seven piece music group and six piece dance troupe. The band is led by vocalist, guitarist and cavaquinho player, Paul Paulinho and the special rhythmic swing is provided by two top Brazilian percussionists; Edson Ribeiro (from Bahia) and Xavier Osmir (from Sao Paulo). Together with vocalist, keyboard and guitar player, Kaw Regis (from Florianopolis), Mateus Nova on bass, Tristan Banks on drums and John Harborne on trombone, they make an exciting, authentic Brazilian sound.
· Gran Gran Fiesta, Henley Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, Sidmouth International Folk Festival. · Top Hotel functions at the Hilton, Carlton, Hyatt Carlton, Grosvenor and Savoy hotels. · Benefit concerts for Friends of the Earth, Save the Children, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Task Brazil. · Regular appearances at Latin Clubs in the UK (Bahia, Bar Tiempo, Bass Clef, HQ, 100 Club, Salsa, Havana, Cuba and many others). · UK Television appearances on "Good Morning" Breakfast Television, The Big Breakfast and London Tonight. Television appearances in Singapore. · Provided music and appearance for Sainsbury's Meals to go advertising campain. · Cambridge and Oxford University Balls and numerous Corporate Functions. The band has played at a wide range of festivals, functions and clubs in Europe and beyond since it was formed in 1991 including: · Gran Gran Fiesta, Henley Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, Sidmouth International Folk Festival. · Top Hotel functions at the Hilton, Carlton, Hyatt Carlton, Grosvenor and Savoy hotels. · Benefit concerts for Friends of the Earth, Save the Children, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Task Brazil. · Regular appearances at Latin Clubs in the UK (Bahia, Bar Tiempo, Bass Clef, HQ, 100 Club, Salsa, Havana, Cuba and many others). · UK Television appearances on "Good Morning" Breakfast Television, The Big Breakfast and London Tonight. Television appearances in Singapore. · Provided music and appearance for Sainsbury's Meals to go advertising campain. · Cambridge and Oxford University Balls and numerous Corporate Functions and many more.