Brazilian Folk-Pop

A long-time fixture of both the US and Brazil’s music scenes, Sessa debuts his solo work for the first time in 2019.  His album, Grandeza, points to new directions for Brazilian pop, with a perfect balance of subtlety and euphoria that harmonizes its traditional and modern elements.  The album displays a deep, minimalist, almost insinuated use of the rich textures and rhythms that define the songwriting history of Brazil, captured perfectly by the simple but lush atmosphere of the new single Dez Total (Filhos de Gandhy).  Sessa describes being inspired to write the song after watching Filhos de Gandhy, the traditional Afro Brazilian drum ensemble, rehearse one day in Salvador, Bahia.

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