Biribá Union Finds Connection in the Unexpected

Por Julia Caulfield

octubre 31, 2025

JUGAR AHORA
Three musicians from Biribá Union stand outdoors at sunset—one with a microphone, another a cello, and the third a guitar. All are smiling in formal or semi-formal attire, radiating connection and harmony.

Photo: Emily Walker

Biribá Union doesn’t pretend to be like anything else. The genre-bending band features cello, beatboxing, guitar, and bass, blending Brazilian, American roots, and improvisational jazz.

Biribá Union will play in Telluride next week as part of Telluride Chamber Music’s ‘Not Your Average Classical’ series. The show will take place on Wednesday, November 5th at 7 p.m. at the Alibi. KOTO News spoke with Mike Block, he’s on cello and vocals, to learn more.

Tickets are available at telluridechambermusic.org or at the door.

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