Brazilian Musical Duo Novos Caminhos to Perform in Frostburg Dec. 3

Nov 12, 2026 11:00 AM

Mountain City Traditional Arts will host acclaimed Brazilian musicians for an evening of choro, samba and jazz

Frostburg’s Mountain City Traditional Arts (MCTA) will welcome Brazilian instrumental duo Novos Caminhos for a performance on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.

Featuring two of Brazil’s acclaimed instrumentalists, the duo brings together 10-string mandolin player Ian Coury and 7-string guitarist Igor Souza. Fresh off a sold-out 19-show U.S. tour, Novos Caminhos blends the traditional Brazilian styles of choro and samba with jazz influences, creating a sound that honors its musical roots while exploring new territory.

Coury, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, was mentored at the school’s Global Jazz Institute by renowned musicians Danilo Pérez and John Patitucci. He has performed alongside artists including Paquito D’Rivera and Claudio Roditi and was named Best Instrumentalist at Festival Rádio Nacional FM.

Souza has earned recognition as Brazil’s “Phenomenon of the 7-String Guitar,” a distinction bestowed by Folha de Vitória. His recording credits include work with Grammy Award winner Esperanza Spalding, and he has composed music for Brazil’s TV Globo.

Mountain City Traditional Arts is a program of Frostburg State University and the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

For more information or to reserve seats in advance, call 301-687-8040 or 301-687-3124.