The most accomplished Brazilian flutist presents a widely acclaimed tribute to the genius Moacir Santos (1926–2006) — the Pernambuco-born arranger, conductor, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who lived in the United States — in the concert Uma roda para Moacir Santos (“A Circle for Moacir Santos”). Alongside her quartet, Andrea performs works that highlight Moacir’s distinctive Afro-jazz style, such as Coisa No. 5 – Nanã, Coisa No. 4, Coisa No. 9, and Mãe Iracema. The performance celebrates the Afro-Brazilian musicality of one of the most influential figures in the harmonic renewal of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) and a mentor to iconic artists such as Baden Powell, João Donato, Roberto Menescal, Paulo Moura, and Sérgio Mendes. Andrea Ernest Dias is a leading figure in Brazilian instrumental music, with a career marked by versatility and technical excellence. She moves effortlessly between concert music, choro, jazz, and Brazilian popular music. A researcher and professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), she plays an important role in reviving forgotten repertoires and mentoring new generations of musicians. Andrea has been dedicated to promoting Moacir Santos's legacy through performances, recordings, publications, and editorial rescues. Her work combines academic rigor with interpretive freedom, and this tribute emerges from deep research and artistic affinity with the composer’s rich rhythmic and harmonic universe.

Andrea Ernest Dias will also give the masterclass “Moacir Santos, or the Paths of a Brazilian Musician” on July 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at ILÔT MUSIQUE (Collège Aretha Franklin), in Marciac.