Masterclass by Brazilian guitar master Rogerio Souza

Saturday 8 November 15:00-17:00 , costs € 20,-

All instruments, for scores please mail us: choroschool@gmail.com

Rogerio Souza

Brazilian guitarist, born 1956, composer and arranger from Rio de Janeiro, is one of the most important representatives of the genuine Brazilian guitar tradition. Has since his professional debut in the early 1980’ties been involved in big events in the Brazilian popular music, specially the choro and the samba, participating as musician, arranger and music director in tv-sessions, recordings and concerts.
Has played and recorded with a variety of Brazilian top-artists: Baden Powell, Sivuca, Raphael Rabello, Turibio Santos, Paulinho da Viola, João Bosco, Ney Matogrosso, Ivan Lins, the choro-group Época De Ouro and many others.

Co-founder of the Rio de Janeiro-based group, Nó em Pingo D’Água, one of Brazil’s most innovative choro ensembles. The group has released several cd’s that explore new aspects of both the choro and samba-traditions. As an arranger, Rogerio has worked with top-artists such as Ivan Lins, Sergio Ricardo, Delcio Carvalho, and for the singer Ney Matogrosso’s Batuque show, touring for two years throughout Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Portugal.