Multi-instrumentalist/Singer/Music Educator
“.…a brilliant musician, a great teacher, a consummate professional & an authority on the culture and vibe of many styles of Samba and Afro-Brazilian music." -Contra Mestre Beringela/UCA Colorado (Denver, CO)
“He gave me a deeper understanding of Brasil rhythms that cannot be found in any method books..."
-Ed Stalling/Professional Drummer (Missoula, MT)
"Francisco's percussion workshops are really masterful. They are inclusive to beginners while still offering challenges to more experienced musicians. They foster a feeling of connection, community, shared purpose, and most importantly, they are fun. Everyone always leaves smiling."
-Student (Denver, CO)
Bringing Brazilian music to life in Costa Rica.
Francisco moved to Monteverde, Costa Rica in 2021, bringing with him more than 2 decades of experience playing and teaching samba and other Brazilian music. He quickly integrated into the community through his work as the music teacher at the local school and performs in Monteverde and throughout Costa Rica. He founded “Sambosque”, the local samba bateria that meets every Sunday afternoon at, Riochante, the local community and cultural center.
Not only did he bring his extensive experience but also the essential instruments you need to learn and play authentic samba and other genres of Brazilian music. His performances, weekly group and private lessons, team-building drumming workshops, and after-school drumming programs bring the beauty and joy of Brazilian music to his community and Costa Rica. He has collaborated with Centro de Estudios Brasileños and the Brazilian Dance group Sambei to create opportunities to experience and celebrate Brazil’s rich musical and cultural traditions.
To book Francisco for group lesson or team building workshop please send an email to:
Upcoming Shows & Workshops
Sat. Feb 28th 1:30pm
Tardes de Verano
Francisco Marques/Chiny Naranjo
@Cerveceria - Belmar
Monteverde, CR
Brazilian music is his passion.
Interested in booking a performance?
Email Francisco at:
icosemail@gmail.com
Francisco has some video tutorials available for FREE online. This one is for the cavaquinho. Check out his YouTube Channel @franciscomarquesmusic for more.