The Name

The program was named CARIUNAS as a tribute to Sr. Elias Salomé. He was a multi instrument music teacher and composer from the 50´th, which has a radio and TV weekly alive show in Belo Horizonte city (MG State-Brazil), presented by around 40 low income young children, that played all kinks of instruments at the “CARIUNAS BAND”. His goal was to offer income young children the access to art, throughout the music.

Fortunately, Tânia Cançado was one of these children. As a nine-year girl, she was a small artist playing accordion, which was so heavy that her father had to carry to her everywhere…

Inspired by this experience to have an opportunity to study music, do presentations on TV, radio, squares at the city and even travel to perform in other places, Tânia created the CARIUNAS PROGRAM, with the support of many friends and supporters!