Hear jazz at Teatro Amazonas during the Green Jazz Festival
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The Amazonas Green Jazz Festival brings national and international musicians to the Teatro Amazonas, the main venue, with recent programs built around African roots and Brazilian music. The 2023 edition ran in late July and some concerts sold out, so look at the Sympla page early for current dates and seats. Dress for a warm evening and arrive early to see the hall before the show.
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Hear jazz at Teatro Amazonas during the Green Jazz FestivalTeatro Amazonas, Manaus
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