Dionne Warwick sings Ary Barroso and Tom Jobim in Rio

Dionne Warwick reaffirmed her deep connection to Brazilian music during the concert held at Vivo Rio, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), on Saturday night, October 17. The presentation is part of the Brazilian leg of the singer’s farewell world tour, titled “Over and out – A farewell tour”. In the repertoire, classics by Ary Barroso and Tom Jobim gained prominence, highlighting the artist’s admiration for the national songbook.

At 85 — he will turn 86 on December 12 — Warwick has been using the voice intelligently, exploring lower tones that perfectly fit the softness of the Brazilian bossa. The choice of the repertoire was not random: the artist had already recorded an album dedicated to the genre, reinforcing its link with the sound of the country.

Ancestral batuque opens tribute to Ary Barroso

One of the most striking moments of the night was the introduction of “Na Baixa do Sapateiro”, samba by Ary Barroso composed in 1938. An ancestral batuque paved the way for Dionne, who sang the song in English, in Ray Gilbert's version entitled "Bahia". In a bossa nova mood, the singer risked some Portuguese verses, such as “Meu Senhor do Bonfim / Arranja uma morena igualzinha para mim” (Meu Senhor do Bonfim / Arrange a morena igualzinha para mim for me), tearing applause from the audience.

The performance highlighted Warwick's care in preserving the rhythmic essence of the composition, while at the same time imprinting his vocal mark. The transition between the batuque and the bossa-novista led has created an atmosphere of reverence and celebration for Barroso’s work.

Tom Jobim's Medley rescues historic album

Then, Dionne Warwick reproduced part of the medley of songs by Tom Jobim that opened the aforementioned album “Aquarela do Brasil”. In a pot-pourri manner, the singer chained excerpts from “Quiet nights of quiet stars (Corcovado)”, “Wave” and “Waters of march”. The three compositions, all by Antonio Carlos Jobim, gained arrangements that valued the melody and poetry of the lyrics.

Warwick’s interpretation reinforced the timelessness of Jobim’s work, one of the greatest names in Brazilian music. The audience closely followed each change of song, recognizing the classics that have crossed generations and borders.

Exciting farewell and plans for Brazil

The artist ended the elegant presentation reaffirming the love for the country. In her words, the Carioca public would no longer hear her sing on stage, but would still see her in the shopping center, on the beach, finally, in the life that Dionne Warwick still intends to live in Brazil after leaving the scene. The statement thrilled those present and sealed the evening with an affectionate farewell tone.

The “Over and out – A farewell tour” will still go through Porto Alegre (RS) and Curitiba (PR), according to information released. The source did not detail the exact dates of these presentations. The show in Rio de Janeiro reinforced Warwick’s legacy as an interpreter who has always dialogued with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova and samba.

For Paraná fans, the expectation is that the passage through Curitiba will repeat the excitement seen in the Fluminense capital. The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to follow the tour and will bring new information once it is confirmed.

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