Naná Vasconcelos
Percussionist & Vocal Improviser | Music as a Universal Language
Naná Vasconcelos is a Creative Thinking speaker who has appeared at 2 events including World Economic Forum (Davos) and TED 2014, most recently in 2022.
About
Naná Vasconcelos is a pioneering Brazilian percussionist and vocal improviser. He has collaborated with jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny, integrating percussive traditions from around the world into his unique improvisational approach.
Vasconcelos has recorded over 50 albums and received the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. His captivating live performances transform audiences, showcasing how music can transcend language and culture to connect people on a profound level.
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"Put Climate on the Davos Agenda" #wef22 | Frontline Voices
"Put climate on the Davos Agenda" says smart-tech CEO Mariana Vasconcelos ahead of Davos. Frontline Voices is a #wef22 series of video stories highlighting diverse and underrepresented perspectives from people on the frontlines of conflict and climate change, whose lives are most impacted by the decisions of world leaders. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #FrontlineVoices #DAVOS #WorldEconomicForum
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Economic Forum (Davos) | 2022 | 🇨🇭Davos, Switzerland | 1 |
| TED 2014 | 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
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