Welcome to Joao Mac Dowell 's website!
May 18th, 2006
You can now purchase Joao macDowell's music from iTunes!
"The Travellig Man and His Music Box" is now available through Apple in most parts of the world, as well as on Rhapsody!
Apr 28, 2006
Check out a great review about our Mamaluco Project in
The Philadelphia Inquirer
March 27th, 06
many new things happening.
the new website is beginning to get ready, check: www.joaomacdowell.com
I have music on a new feature film. check www.greyhoundtocuba.com
Also, new music and videos at our mp3 page
January 18th, 06
Mamaluco is now happening every firt Thursday at the Cafe Habana. This is a fascinating group of songwriters, playing their original music and Brazilian standards. check: www.mamaluco.com.
January 12th, 06
Just a few days ago I got my copy of "A Boy Named Hsu", the debut album of Wayne Hsu, which i had the honor to help produce and engeneer. check: www.waynehsu.com. :) We all love his sound and songs, and he's making it happen, already featured on Asian MTV, chosen as best new American artist by the Canadian poll...
December 7th, 05
The Mamaluco Nights are already happening! check it out: www.myspace.com/mamaluco, and on our show page as well. specializing in having a good time.
Mamaluco line-up: Joao MacDowell, Lydia Witman, Wayne Hsu, Monique Canniere, Dj Don Miller
I am also back in NY. got a place in Harlem, and production work coming out.
November 28th, 05
Just got the CD from a session with TV celebrity Jane Norman and myself on vocals. We recorded Corcovado (Quiet Nights) of Jobim, with full orchestra and arrangement by Grammy wizard Richie Rome. I love the mix, can't wait till it comes out.
October 14th, 05
I'll be doing some solo guitar and voice gigs again in the next couple of weeks. So, if you enjoy this bossa-nova side of life, it is the time to check it out. Please look at the "Shows" page for more info.
I'll also be playing piano with Brazilian Baritone Claudio Mascarenhas at the Regina Opera on Oct. 30th in Brooklyn. We will be doing Ueremen, a song from Tamandua, my Brazilian Opera.
Claudio is an old friend and musical partner, also a rising star in the NY opera scene, with strong ties to the Regina Opera and Opera Ebony. I am very happy that I'll be doing this "world premiere" with him.
August 17th, 05
I am rehearsing a new Trio, with jazz drummer Paul Albrecht and Lenny Fatigati on upright bass (www.lennyonbass.com) we will be performing at the Tin Angel, in Philadelphia on September 3rd.
July 14th, 05
I am rehearsing a new project with some international songwriters based in the Philadelphia area. Namely: Wanye Hsu the Taiwan ambassador of American longe pop, Lydia Witman the woman writes beautiful ballads and Monique Canierre from Big faith Duo, who plays violin and sings, and Joao macDowell. :)
I am also putiing together a small orchestra, "The Brazilian Music Ensamble", to perform some of the songs from Tamandua - my Brazilian Opera (work in progress) musicians of all styles are welcome.
July 1th, 05
I just finished producing Wayne Hsu's firts solo EP he's an amazing songwriter and I am really happy with the recordings. you can check wayne at: http://www.myspace.com/waynehsu
April 10th, 05
I posted one of the new songs, "Alice in Miami" on www.myspace.com/joaomacdowell
I produced it with Russian audio Engineer Max Lakavy. Please tell me what you think. I am also working on a drum n Bass track with English engineer/producer Paul Atkinson. I am really exited about the new directions the music is taking. I wonder if you'll hear the Russian and English influences...
March 11th, 05
HI have been working a lot with these guys at Arum, in Manayunk, PA. We are doing some great dance music with brazilian beats and more. And there's so much Hip Hop and RnB going on there, i think I'm developing a hand for it. check out: www.aurumrecording.com
January 15th, 05
Hello, life has been really hectic, so it's taken a while to write this update. now i have a thousand things to tell, it's hard to know where to start.
In Rio I recorded a new CD, live with the Quarteto: Jimmy Cruz on bass, Otavio Garcia on Drum-set, Fernando Corona on piano. I am very happy about the sound. For some time I had been willing to record something like this, warm, acoustic, no overdubs, quite Bossa-Nova, Brazilian-Jazz... We are currently negotiating a release, so you'll have to wait to listen. It'll be the first release I'll sign as Joao MacDowell, my real name. ;)
I also produced a beautiful track with Marcelo Santana. It's called Copacabana, and i've been listening to it whenever I miss Brazil. It was a moment of great inspiration, hanging out with him and Marcelo Massacre, my new friends from Recife, we did a terrific concert together as MMDub. oh, how i miss Recife, Beco da Fome...
Then I went to Brasilia, where I worked with my sister, setting up a system for video-art and electronic events. The opening night of the system was at the party after the Kaftewerk concert in Brasilia, with huge Karftgirls in the modern buildings of the city all over the screens, neat. I'm proud of my sister.
Then I came back to the USA. In Philly I performed with Helena Espval on cello, Jim Hamilton on drum-set and Tom Spiker on bass. Now I'm in NY again, catching up with life. I'm also recording with English producer Paul Atkinson; our first track together is totally Drum n Bass-Samba, great for dancing.
let's hope i don't stay so absent from the internet now. thanks for everyone who's been coming to the shows and the ones who kept complaining about the lack of news here.
June 24th, 04
There are many opportunities comming up to hear me in Rio de Janeiro in the next weeks. (Please check the Shows page.)
May 20th, 04
I am in Rio de Janeiro again, It's so good to be back in my country.
Familiar smiles and friendly faces salute me wherever I go.I haven't been able to jump into the sea yet, it's raining and raining... the sweet winter of the tropics...
March 1st, 04
Hi, Now I live in Philadelphia, it's a good place to have a home. There's an interesting artist and music scene here. I like the rhythm of the city and I still go to NY every two weeks.
I am very happy about the band I have here, with Swedish cellist Helena Espval (Silent Movie Orchestra, The Espers), and Jim Hamilton (Boys II Men, Gerald Allston) on percussion.
I've been writing a lot of new music recently, there's material for 3 new albuns in my hands... what can I do?
I've also been doing a lot of studio work, just finished a house mix for Dj Lucas, featuring Xande Cruz on percussion, and did a few songs for Jesus Garcia, star of Bas Lohrman's La Boheme on Broadway. It's the US, you know, I have to work.
Sept 24, 03
I am back in NewYork.
The city bears millions of dreams,
millions of nightmares,
and mine is just another one among them.
I'll be performing at the Orange Bear
Saturday, Sept 27, 11pm.
Note that they are giving me better slots
every time I come back... good
Still just 5$ cover.
California was a place of warm nights and warm hearts.
Many sweet memories
of the good friends I made there
Aug 14, 03
Hello, there ae lots of oportunities comming for you to catch me in the
San Francisco Bay area. Check it out!
08/15/2003 - Friday
KUSF Radio90.3 FM @8:30pm- Golden Gate Ave @ Masonic, San Francisco, CA
Guest: J Kau - Interview on Kidoideira - Brazilian Sound Waves Show,
Hosted by Gustavo Lino
Live broadcasting @ www.live365.com/stations/kusf
08/16/2003 - Saturday
Cafe do Brasil @7pm - 1106, Market St, San Francisco, CA
j Kau Voz & Violao (solo guitar and voice).
08/262003 - Tuiesday
Red Devil Lounge
j Kau and Banda Nossa
09/06/2003 - Saturday& 09/07/2003 - Sunday
Brazil By The Bay - Pier 3 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA -
www.kidoideira.com
j Kau and Banda Nossa
Aug 2, 03
NEW WEBSITE LIVE! With the lining up of new shows anime has been gracious enough to incorporate some of the wonderful imagery I brought with me from Brazil. Photo's by Ana Lima are now featured. From the media section you able to order the new CD, sign up to be part of the new jKau mailing list or browse the gallery section. I love how she has modified the simple design so easily to look new and even more exciting. WOOHOO! I'm so happy. I will also be selling CD's at the show tomorrow night for all those that are interested. I hope to see you there. Chow!
Aug 1, 03
New Show dates in SF! Monday August 4, 2003! Yes, that is next monday. It will be a night of fine acustic guitar and voice. Please come join us. The new site will be up very, very soon. Anime is adding all sorts of new things. Keep checking back to see our progress.
July 29, 03
hello, I'm im in the San Francisco Bay area, California, I do love this
place, the people are great the weather is so nice, the space is special...
: 0 )
Anime is working on a new version of the website, my friend Reza has set
up a smooth computer system where we are creating cool tracks together.
I am rehearsing with some amazing local musicians, there's a new band in
the air.
July 9, 03
Hello, nest Thursday, July 10th will be my fifth and last performance in
New York for the moment, before I flight to California. New York people
have been very supportive of the music and I want to thank all of you who
have been comming to the gigs and helping to make every performance a special
moment. I'll be playing at 9:00pm this time, which should make it easier
for those who want to come. Please, be welcome. Peace.
June 3, 03
MANHATTAN SHOW!
I've just booked a show in Downtown Manhattan on June 12th. I encourage
everybody that can to come and see the live show. I'm very excited to be
playing in the U.S. again. You can check out the show
section of the website for more info.
June 2, 03
GREAT NEWS!
JKAU now has a CD distributor for the new material. NET
RECORDS can be contacted to get the latest CD. I appreciate all the
support my fans, friends and family have giving me on this project.
Kau has arrived in new York and will hopefully be booking some shows on
the east coast. There lots of people to meet, think positive! A tentative
date on the west coast has been established hopefully on a group project
with some of the local Brazilian talent.
MAY 18, 03
JKau will be on Brazilian National television, TVE, next Saturday, the 24th,
at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, the 25th, at 1:00pm.
Some of the folks in the USA might be able to catch it through cable tv.
The shooting took place in JKau's home studio in Copacabana, where he improvised,
sang some of his songs and talked about life, music and his new album, to
be released in June in Brazil.
MAY 4, 03
ANIME: WEBSITE FIXES: The Portguese news scroll should be fixed on
the mac for your reading pleasure. To download audio files you will need
to Right Click and Save Target As. The problem with just clicking on them
depends on what the default mp3 client is set to in your browser. Most browsers
are set to an older version of quicktime. Unfortunately that older version
is the causing the audio file to sound like crap. For eveything to reliably
download for everybody, just use the Right Click option. Thank You, enjoy
April 20, 03
After six months of touring in the US and Brazil, I am finally back to Rio.
I just had a few more days in the studio, doing some final touch ups. Now
the new Cd is finished, I hope you will like it. It will soon be available
for purchase.
Feb 17, 03
I have finally drafted a portugese version of the newest press release.
You can view it in the media section of the site. I I am hoping that it
will be easier now to create an english version now that i have something
to work from. I have begun booking a few shows so keep your eyes on the
show listings. I would love to see some of those that view this site at
a live performance.
Feb 1, 03
At the request of fans a lyrics section has been added in the media area
with many of the prose from the new album. Enjoy! I have also had requests
for more music. I would like to recommend that those that are craving more
of my music to go check out mp3.com
and tronos.com
to download more selections. Thank you so much for all your support.
Jan 22, 03
ANIME: (3:34 AM) Morning cats and kittens. I have just posted for
your opinion pleasure the new jkau.com guestbook. Let me know what you think.
I have also posted some video's in the media section. I'm working on getting
them to stream but tell then you can download by right clicking and trying
Save Target As.
Jan 19, 03
News came to me via email on this grand day!
I sit at my sisters house, enjoying that I have finally returned to my home
land. Ahhhh... real warmth. I go to check my email and what do i find out?
One of my tracks has been selected for an MTV Pop/Rock Industry Opportunity.
I think to myself..we shall see where it leads us, we shall see where it
leads us.
I have been getting rave reviews with the look of the new web site. I again
thank anime and all her gracious help in maintaining my web presence. I
have had many requests for some kind of guest book so visiters can leave
commentary. I have word from anime that she is working on it currently and
will have something up as soon as she can.
DEC 02
With the new days comes a time for change. With the shortening of the joaokahuna
name, the beginning promotion of a new CD the birth of a modified if not
matured identity, JKau.com is live. (Insert crowd roaring!) The new site
hopes to be easier for my sorry non html loven self to update.
Future dates for a new tour will soon be announced!
Be sure to check out the
inteveiw with Entropreneur Entertainment
Interview with DTrump and BEHIND THE BLING TV (more to come soon)
DEC 14, 02
I am in the US now
NOV 02 - JAN 02
Spending time in New York rounding up my supporters. I will be in the New
York area from November to January except for a 1 week jaunt to meet with
anime in California. I have never been before. It will be an exciting trip
and I feel that alot of good energy is going to come from the connections
i will renew and find. :)