Floor Polder

Projects

Brisa Carioca

Brisa Carioca is a show that makes you feel the energy of Rio de Janeiro, the city where Floor Polder lived for almost six years. There, she became deeply immersed in the dynamic Brazilian music scene. Inspired by artists such as Egberto Gismonti and Tom Zé, her last album Vento Litoral is marked by this unique sound of Brazilian and Jazz music. Brisa Carioca represents the warm breeze that flows through the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

Duo Elizabeth Fadel
&
Floor Polder

Floor Polder (flute) and Elizabeth Fadel (piano and accordion) make up a duo renowned for their unmatched musical chemistry, taking the audience on a musical journey where Brazilian sounds, jazz improvisations, and classical influences effortlessly merge.

The title of their EP, Casa das Flores, refers to the house in Rotterdam where Floor and Elizabeth lived together. This house, visited by many Brazilian musicians and friends, became the vibrant heart of numerous jam sessions and musical exchanges. It was here that the inspiration for their unique sound was transformed into live performances: lively, spontaneous, and full of passion.

Floor, originally from The Hague, spent over five years in Brazil, where she became deeply connected with the country’s rich musical culture. Elizabeth, originally from Brazil, moved to the Netherlands to study early music on the harpsichord.

During their performance, they demonstrate how the boundaries between styles fade: from swinging Brazilian rhythms to refined classical pieces and jazzy improvisations. The audience can expect an evening filled with virtuosity, warmth, and musical craftsmanship.

Banda Fulô

Banda Fulô brings the rich musical traditions of Brazil to life with a sparkling mix of instrumental dance music. Founded by the talented flutist Floor Polder and the versatile pianist Elizabeth, the band embodies the soul of Brazilian genres like forró, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), and carimbó.

With influences from legends such as Hermeto Pascoal, Lenine, and Hamilton de Holanda, Banda Fulô creates a sound that is both innovative and steeped in tradition. Their music brings unparalleled energy and dynamics to every stage, inviting listeners to move along to the rhythms and melodies they so masterfully command.

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Floor Polder

Born in the Hague, the dutch flutist and composer, Floor Polder started playing music from her 10th. Years later, she toured in Suriname playing tenorsax, piccolo and being the lead singer with the VHJO Youth Big Band.

She studied flute at the University Codarts for music in Rotterdam where she graduated in 2013 in Latin Music.