Bio
Gafieira Rio Miami is a project created by the Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown, a Brazilian bassist and composer who has lived in Miami for the last 15 years. Diogo is one of the most in-demand bass players in the industry, both for recording and touring, and has worked with many renowned artists such as Gloria Estefan, Laura Pausini, Buika, Nouvelle Vague, Julio Iglesias Jr, Tony Succar and many others.
In June 2021 Diogo invited two exceptional musicians to help put together the band: renowned saxophonist Dr. Pablo Gil, a Latin GRAMMY winner , and trombonist Pedro Carrero, who was
the principal trombonist of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Together they
recruited the very best session musicians in South Florida to put together this Brazilian big
band.
The common goal of all of these phenomenal musicians is to play Brazilian dance music known
as “samba de gafieira”. Hugely popular in early 20th century Rio De Janeiro, the genre has made a comeback with newer generations due to the joyous and irresistible energy of the music. Gafieira Rio Miami brings this music alive to South Florida audiences with their unique mix of samba, jazz and funk that will get everyone on the dance floor!
Credits
Isa Duarte: Vocals
Diogo Brown: Bass
Cassio Coutinho : Keyboards
Ramatis Moraes: Acoustic guitar
Hugo Sandin: Percussion
Ray Moinrog: Drums
Yainer Horta : Alto sax
Amed Torrecilla: Tenor sax
Joel Martinez : Trombone
Pete Francis: Trumpet 1
Kissis: Trumpet 2
Gene de Souza – Manager
Gene de Souza has been an active champion of
Brazilian and world music in South Florida for over 20
years. After earning a Bachelor’s in International
Relations from the University of Richmond, Gene came
to Miami and started the award-winning Café Brasil
Radio Show on 88.9 FM WDNA. He has produced
concerts with many international legends like Caetano
Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Manu Chao, Bebo Valdes, Paco de
Lucia, Ivete Sangalo and hundreds more. Other
activities include a weekly music column for Gazeta
Brazilian News, and presentations about Brazilian
music at schools and universities. Gene is on the board
of the Brazilian International Press Awards, Centro
Cultural Brasil-USA and a member of the Latin
GRAMMY Awards – Brazil committee.