A samba idol, Rogê is starting over in L.A.

In the samba clubs of Lapa, Rio's bustling center of downtown nightlife, Rogé (pronounced haw-zheh) perfected an athletic art of singing and guitar-playing.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 19, 2022 He was a samba idol in the clubs of Rio. Now, he's starting all over again in L.A. Samba-funk artist Rogê performs at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend: "I'm prouder of being a Brazilian here, because I'm bringing Americans my culture." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT The remaking of Demi Lovato: 'I am owning my dark side' Lovato's snarling new album reveals a star in recovery — not just from drugs and alcohol but from sexual repression, the church and toxic relationships SHARE       READ MORE 'Horny-forward' 'She-Hulk' is not your usual Marvel fare. Here are the key contrasts The "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" team — including Jessica Gao, Kat Coiro, Tatiana Maslany and Mark Ruffalo — break down the series' key relationships SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT As ska's conquering ruler, Derrick Morgan delivers freedom sounds to a new generation Morgan performs at the El Rey in L.A. this weekend in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence. SHARE       READ MORE How Rachel Sennott turned the summer's most 'annoying' character into a breakout role From open mic nights to "Shiva Baby," the actor and stand-up has spent a career working up to A24's satirical summer slasher. And it all paid off. SHARE       READ MORE How bass-baritone singer Davóne Tines is rethinking America's anthem The bass-baritone opera singer Davóne Tines will premiere his new work "Concerto No. 2: Anthem" at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night. SHARE       READ MORE Facing a bleak box office, theater owners struggle under debt loads The box office success of "Top Gun: Maverick" seems so long ago as Regal and other chains face financial troubles. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US