Press Release

Contact person: Nancy Zak (973) 517-3297

MARACATU NEW YORK

At Riverbank Park July 9^th

This internationally known performance group will combine tradicional music of northern Brazil fused with New Orleans rhythms in a dynamic performance at Riverbank Park on July 9^th, from 7 to 9 PM. Sponsored by SPARK Friends of Riverbank Park, the performance is bound to feature drums of all types. “There is more to Brazilian music than Samba and Bossa Nova,” says Scott Kettner, founder of Maracatu New York.

“We are thrilled to be having Maracatu back at Riverbank Park,” said Rev. Moacir Weirich, SPARK Friends Board chairperson. “Their performance is so family friendly and high energy. We expect it to be a fun and energizing performance. We hope people will take advantage of this opportunity to see this special performance for free.”

This performance is part of the Cultural Arts Program at Riverbank Park sponsored by SPARK Friends of Riverbank Park. The program is funded by PNC Bank and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

For more information on upcoming events, check the website: www.riverbankpark.org.