Green Pearl brings music, culture, and connection together through intimate live performances.
Green Pearl is a Vancouver-based musical storytelling duo created by Brazilian artists Tânia Grinberg and Mauro Perelmann. Through live music, storytelling, atmosphere, and audience connection, the duo creates intimate performances rooted in Sephardic, Brazilian, and multicultural traditions.
Vocals
Tânia is a Brazilian singer, composer, actress, and educator known for her expressive stage presence. On stage she carries both the songs and the stories — guiding audiences through Ladino lyrics with playful explanations and translations that make every performance feel personal.
Guitar
Mauro is a Brazilian guitarist, arranger, composer, and musical director. He shapes the Green Pearl sound, weaving Brazilian influences through traditional Sephardic melodies to create arrangements that feel both rooted and alive.
El Tesoro de Sefarad
Their current performance, El Tesoro de Sefarad, explores Ladino songs and stories carried through generations of the Sephardic diaspora. The show combines evocative melodies, traditional songs, historical narratives, humor, and emotional storytelling in a format designed to feel immersive and human rather than simply performative.
Green Pearl collaborates with accomplished musicians from Vancouver's vibrant music scene, bringing additional textures, rhythms, and musical perspectives to selected live performances.
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Bass
Noah Gotfrit is a Vancouver-based double bassist, arranger, and educator with a strong background in jazz and swing. Leading his own ensembles and collaborating with local musicians, he brings rhythmic sensitivity, musical versatility, and a deep appreciation for traditional jazz repertoire.
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Percussion
Nick Apivor is an accomplished percussionist, vibraphonist, composer, and educator with extensive experience in jazz, Latin, classical, and world music. His collaborations include Rumba Calzada and Ache Brazil, and his work spans international performances, recordings, and musical theatre.
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Percussion
Elliot Polsky is a versatile Vancouver-based percussionist, drummer, and educator whose career spans decades of live performance and recording. Drawing on musical traditions from around the world, he combines drum set and hand percussion to create expressive, rhythmically rich performances.
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Bass
Laurence Mollerup is an experienced bassist and double bassist whose musical career spans jazz, classical, Latin, and world music. His collaborations include the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Symphony, and Vancouver Opera, reflecting his versatility across musical styles and performance settings.
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Experience an evening of enchanting melodies in a cozy setting. Our intimate concerts create a close connection between the audience and the performers, in large or smaller gatherings.
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Join us at vibrant cultural festivals that celebrate diverse art forms. Experience the rhythm and stories as we connect communities through music and cultural expression.
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Whether it's a wedding, anniversary, or private gathering, our bespoke performances add a special touch to your celebrations, creating unforgettable memories.
Where Music Meets Heart
★★★★★
“Green Pearl brought us heart-achingly beautiful songs, spanning subjects from love-sickness to eggplant recipes. With Tânia's playful explanations and translations, the concert was enjoyable, interesting, and educational — the perfect combination.”
Peretz Centre · Vancouver
Music • Stories • Culture
