Celso Fonseca
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Celso Fonseca is a Brazilian guitarist and singer. He is noted for samba
and Música Popular Brasileira
.
He began on guitar at age 12 and by 19 dedicated himself to music as a profession. He counts Baden Powell de Aquino
as an influence and has worked with Gilberto Gil
, Marisa Monte
, Bebel Gilberto
and many more. In the mid-1980s he had his first solo album and also became a producer. His best-known international releases are the two albums he's recorded for Crammed Discs
: Natural (2003) and Rive Gauche Rio (2005).
Samba
Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in Bahia and with its roots in Brazil and Africa via the West African slave trade and African religious traditions. It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival...
and Música Popular Brasileira
Música Popular Brasileira
Música Popular Brasileira or MPB designates a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. It is not a discrete genre but rather a constellation that combines original songwriting and updated versions of traditional Brazilian urban music styles like samba and samba-canção with contemporary...
.
He began on guitar at age 12 and by 19 dedicated himself to music as a profession. He counts Baden Powell de Aquino
Baden Powell de Aquino
Baden Powell de Aquino usually known simply as Baden Powell, was one of the greatest Brazilian guitarists. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together with popular harmony and swing...
as an influence and has worked with Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira , better known as Gilberto Gil or , is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment...
, Marisa Monte
Marisa Monte
Marisa de Azevedo Monte is a Brazilian popular singer. As of 2011, she has sold 10 million albums worldwide.- Biography :...
, Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova. She is the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha. Her uncle is singer/composer Chico Buarque...
and many more. In the mid-1980s he had his first solo album and also became a producer. His best-known international releases are the two albums he's recorded for Crammed Discs
Crammed Discs
Crammed Discs is an independent record label whose output blends world music, rock, pop, and electronica. Based in Brussels, Belgium, Crammed was founded in 1980 by Marc Hollander of Aksak Maboul and has since released over 300 albums and 250 singles, working with artists from all over the world...
: Natural (2003) and Rive Gauche Rio (2005).