Nino e Viola Acoustic; Jazz Standards; Bossa-nova; 80; 90;

Based in Portugal

Porto, Porto Municipality, Portugal
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LOCATION
Porto, Porto Municipality, Portugal

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from €500 (EUR)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Description Price
DUO for wedding (cocktail or dinner) - 2H€555 (EUR)
TRIO for wedding (cocktail or dinner) - 2H€777 (EUR)
DUO for wedding ceremony - 45M/1H€450 (EUR)
Combo DUO for wedding ceremony + DUO for wedding cocktail - 45M/1H + 2H€905 (EUR)
Combo DUO for wedding ceremony + TRIO wedding cocktail - 45M/1H + 2H€1127 (EUR)
Cost of transfer out of Porto (20 km away and more) is on the contracting party, and is not included in the price guide above. Reach out and tell us where your event is going to be, so that we can get back to you with a tailored quote. We recommend that all travel fee is payed separately, on the wedding day, so that it is not inflated by the platform fee (10%). Payment can be made by MB Way (Portugal), bank transfer or cash. All payment must be honored before or on the wedding day - not after the date. If you're looking for live music for something different than a wedding, then please reach out so that we can try and adjust to what you're looking for.

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Nino e Viola – The Perfect Choice for Your Special Event

Formed by a talented Brazilian guitarist and a charismatic Italian singer, Nino e Viola is the ideal musical solution to create an elegant and unforgettable atmosphere for your event.

If you're dreaming of a refined, soulful ambiance, their repertoire of jazz and bossa nova sets the perfect tone. But the magic doesn’t stop there—Brazilian rhythms such as samba, MPB, and even forró bring a lively twist for those who dare to dance! They also perform international hits and are happy to accommodate special song requests, especially for weddings.

Line-up Options

  • 🎶 Duo (Standard): Guitar & Vocals
    Perfect for intimate settings and elegant atmospheres. A balanced and sophisticated sound for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or smaller receptions.

  • 🥁 Trio (Optional): Guitar, Vocals & Percussion
    Add rhythm and energy to the mix. Ideal for lively receptions, dancing, or when you want that extra musical spark.

  • 🎷 Quartet (On Request): Guitar, Vocals, Percussion & an additional instrument (such as saxophone, bass, or keyboard)
    A fuller, more immersive sound—perfect for larger celebrations or when you're looking for a richer and more impactful musical experience.

🎸 Nino stands out with his unique guitar technique, playing both harmony and bass lines simultaneously—giving his performance a full, rich sound that sets him apart.

🎤 Viola, a polyglot vocalist, brings international flair to the duo. She sings fluently in Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, and French, making your musical experience even more personalized and globally inspired.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Portugal

Porto, Porto Municipality, Portugal
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 15 miles)

JAZZ

1. Autumn Leaves

2. Blue Moon

3. Blue Skies

4. Darn That Dream

5. Dream A Little Dream Of Me

6. Estate

7. Fly Me To The Moon

8. How High The Moon

9. In A Sentimental Mood

10. Misty

11. My Favorite Things

12. Nature Boy

13. Night And Day

14. Night In Tunisia

15. Old Devil Moon

16. Summertime

17. The Look Of Love

18. Vento

19. When Sunny Gets Blue

20. L-O-V-E

BOSSA NOVA

1. Corcovado

2. Águas De Março

3. Chega De Saudade

4. Garota De Ipanema

5. Futuros Amantes

4. O Barquinho

5. Samba De Verão

6. Influências Do Jazz

7. Rosa Morena

8. Aos Pés Da Santa Cruz

9. Só Danço Samba

10. Samba De Uma Nota Só

11. Chovendo Na Roseira

12. Só Tinha De Ser Com Você

13. Onde Anda Você

14. Tarde Em Itapoã

15. Luíza

16. Desafinado

17. Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar

18. Você E Eu

19. Não Sei O Que Acontece

20. Ela É Carioca

MPB

1. A Ilha

2. A Rã

3. Acalanto

4. Alô Alô Marciano

5. Aqui E Agora

6. Azul

7. Banho De Folhas

8. Brasil Pandeiro

9. Cabide

10. Cara Valente

11. Oceano

12. Coisa Feita

13. Corpo E Canção

14. Sozinho

15. Deixar Você

16. Desde Que O Samba È Samba

17. Deusa Do Amor

18. Reconvexo

19. Drão

20. Estrela

21. Eu Preciso Aprender A Só Ser

22. Eu Só Quero Um Xodó

23. Essa Não

24. Feijão De Corda

25. Flor De Lis

26. Fora Da Lei

27. Gatas Extraordinarias

28. Jade

29. Ladeira Da Preguiça

30. Lilás

31. Luz Do Sol

32. Mania De Você

33. Mas Que Nada

34. Mistério Do Planeta

35. Não Me Deixe Só

36. Nuvem Negra

37. O Canto Da Cidade

38. O Leaozinho

39. O Trem Azul

40. Odara

41. Olhos Coloridos

42. Onde Està Você

43. Preciso Do Seu Sorriso

44. Qualquer Coisa

45. Rebento

46. Sampa

47. Soledad Y El Mar

48. Te Faço Um Cafuné

49. Sorte Grande

50. Samurai

51. Serrado

52. Sina

53. Toda Menina Baiana

54. Tiro Ao Álvaro

55. Vou Festejar

56. Zé Do Caroço

57. O Bêbado E A Equilibrista

58. Água De Beber

59. Samba De Orly

60. Água De Chuva No Mar

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need 2 stools away from intense climate conditions (strong sunlight, rain, strong wind) and 1 power socket.


What information do you require about a venue?

If there are any specific requests as to the place we'll play, please let us know.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We do provide our own amplifiers and mixer when needed. We don't have our own lighting.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can provide addless Spotify service in our intervals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

One wedding, in 2022. We gave our best with Jazz and Bossa in the first set and Samba and Axé in the second set. People were dancing and having a great time, and we were part of their joy. The bride and groom had their forst dance with us playing, it was so uplifting!
It's been in Ourém, in a beautiful portuguese quinta.


What's your favourite type of event?

Weddings and stage concerts!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started gigging a few years ago, before that we were involved in different projects. Nino Costa was a renowned guitarist in Brazil (Natal), while Viola's been a student of Amélia Rabello's course at EPM in Rio de Janeiro. Since we started playing together, it's been hundreds of weddings, private and public events and hotels.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We're respectively influenced by Elis Regina and Ella Fitzgerald (Viola) and Hélio Delmiro and Joe Pass (Nino).

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We usually do 2 sets:
1st set: 1h
2nd set: 1h


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, sure, but please mind that we are protected from sun, rain and wind as best as possible. And that power sockets are available.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Sure, they have a say! We only ask that they mkae their request in advance, and that it be a reasonable amount of songs. We suggest they get in contact with us to check the setlist, and then suggest what they'd like us to play.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Elegant and swingy, because of the refined style and the rhythmic taste of it.


What do you need for your performance?

We just need a power supply and be in shelter of strong wind, direct sunlight and rain.

Recent Clients

Nino e Viola has performed for these clients:

Sara e Marcos (casamento)

Mariana e Théo (casamento)

Sofia e Thiago (casamento)

Ana Rita e João (casamento)

Venues

Nino e Viola has performed at these venues:

Ateneu Comercial do Porto

The Yeatman Hotel

Hotel Intercontinental

Six Senses

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Latin Jazz

World Music

Brazilian

French Music

Italian Music

Samba

Features:

Instrumental

Female vocalist

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

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