Christylez Bacon (pronounced Chris-styles) is a GRAMMY®-nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast Washington, D.C.

In this exclusive Play With The Masters session, Christylez breaks boundaries between tradition and innovation. Moving fluidly between the West A...

Hamilton Pinheiro is one of the leading figures of the instrumental music scene in Brazil’s Federal District — a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer whose playing radiates emotion and precision.

Originally from Natal, in northeastern Brazil, Hamilton’s first encounter with music came throu...

Renato Vasconcellos is a pianist, composer, arranger, and educator from Brasília, Brazil. Known for his refined touch and harmonic sophistication, he is one of the key figures linking Brazilian music and modern jazz.

A graduate of the University of Brasília, Renato has been active both as a perf...

Márcio Marinho de Souza is a renowned cavaquinho player, arranger, and composer from Brasília. A central figure in the Choro Livre group and one of the great references of contemporary choro, he brings the small four-stringed cavaquinho to the forefront of Brazilian instrumental music.

With more...

Henrique Lima Santos Neto is one of Brasília’s most accomplished guitarists — a virtuoso whose playing merges classical discipline with the improvisational spirit of Brazilian jazz. A composer, arranger, and educator, he is known for his lyrical phrasing, harmonic sophistication, and deep rhythmi...

Victor Angeleas is a guitarist, composer, and producer from Brasília, part of the new wave of Brazilian instrumentalists who blend tradition and innovation. His style merges jazz, rock, and Brazilian rhythms into a modern, expressive, and deeply personal language.

A frequent collaborator in Bras...

Valério Xavier, known affectionately as Valerinho, is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist from Brasília, Brazil, celebrated for his versatility and dedication to Brazilian music.

Born into a family of musicians who founded the legendary Clube do Choro de Brasília, Valerinho grew up surrounded by r...

Joana Duah is a singer and songwriter from Brasília, Brazil. A versatile artist with an expressive voice, she effortlessly moves through samba, baião, choro, rock, and Latin grooves — blending tradition with her own modern, soulful touch.

Her musical journey has taken her far beyond Brazil. Afte...

Caio Fonseca is a Brazilian drummer and percussionist from Brasília, known for his powerful groove and musical versatility. With deep roots in samba, funk, and modern jazz, Caio’s playing blends precision, energy, and emotion — a reflection of Brazil’s rich rhythmic heritage.

A constant presence...

Pedro Almeida is a Brazilian drummer, composer, and educator from Brasília, recognized for his refined technique and deep sense of groove. A rising name in Brazil’s modern jazz and fusion scene, he bridges traditional rhythms with contemporary soundscapes, delivering a vibrant and expressive perf...