As the leader of Nova Collective, Bossa Nova maestro Louis Ryan is bringing Brazilian vibes to a new audience, backed by a revolving lineup of some of the finest jazz and Latin musicians Ireland has to offer. Past members include Fiachra Kinder (of Stomptown Brass), Rob Kearns (director at Ensemble Music Company) and Andrew Hozier-Byrne (we probably don’t need to tell you who he is).
For Ryan, it’s all about the show. Nova Collective gigs are always a little special. Performances are frequently accompanied by capoeira display, Samba dancers, and interpretive dance by Aaron Heffernan (who has also worked on videos with the group). In this edition of My Kinda Music, we spoke to Ryan to find a little more about Ireland’s Bossa Nova scene.