Eduardo Mendonca
Organization Details
| Name | Eduardo Mendonca |
| URL | http://www.showbrazil.com |
Organization Description
| Mission statement | Mendonça has performed for former South African President Nelson Mandela and the 14th Dalai Lama when both visited Seattle. In 1991 in Brazil, Mendonça was featured in Paul Simon’s music video, “Born at the Right Time”. Recently, Eduardo was feature by Soundbridge Presents performing his compositions with musicians from Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall and directed 117 performers for the Seahawks Half-time show in 2010. Here are only a few achievements Eduardo has been receiving in the United States: – 2009 and 2014, “Jubilation Foundation Fellowship Award” dedicated to support individuals working to helpy oung people feel fully alive through rhythm as expressed in dance, music and poetry – This award honors those who devoted their lives to bring forth the joy side of human nature to strengthen communities; – In 2009, Eduardo Mendonça received from the Congressman Jim McDermott the, “Spirit of Liberty Award” – Award for an immigrant who has made outstandingcontribution to his adopted country, the U.S.A. while maintaining his ethnic heritage. –Ethnic Heritage Council of Seattle; – 2007 winner of “Outstanding Brazilian Male Singer based in the U.S.” by the Brazilian International Press Award (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); and 2006 “Tribute” from Centro Cultural Hispano Americano and the Spanish & Portuguese Studies of University of Washington for: Excellence, Contribution in the Advancement of Performing Arts and Education of the Brazilian Music. |
| Service(s) description | Music - Brazilian Drumming & Creative Rhythms. |
| Program impact | not provided |
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