At the gathering of drummers Expomusic 2007: The Orion Cymbals pavillion.
Wilson das Neves (Born 1936, Rio de Janeiro ) is known notably for his percussion playing. He is a key figure in the history of Brazilian music having played with many of Brazil's greatest musicians across many decades and featured on numerous important recordings
Wilson das Neves recently appeared as a member of the 19 piece Gaifieira Orquestra, Orquestra Imperial playing on their 2006 album Carnaval Só Ano que Vem. He is currently playing with his former band Os Ipanemas. The band reformed in 2001 with the some of the original line up and released three albums on London based Far Out Recordings The Return of The Ipanemas followed by 2003's Afro Bossa and Samba Is Our Gift (O Samba É Nosso Dom) in 2006 with another album planned for 2008. The band are also set to tour the UK for the first time in April 2008. ( Wikipedia )
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Wilson das Neves recently appeared as a member of the 19 piece Gaifieira Orquestra, Orquestra Imperial playing on their 2006 album Carnaval Só Ano que Vem. He is currently playing with his former band Os Ipanemas. The band reformed in 2001 with the some of the original line up and released three albums on London based Far Out Recordings The Return of The Ipanemas followed by 2003's Afro Bossa and Samba Is Our Gift (O Samba É Nosso Dom) in 2006 with another album planned for 2008. The band are also set to tour the UK for the first time in April 2008. ( Wikipedia )
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