Grupo D'Alma
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The Grupo D'Alma is a trio of virtuosic acoustic guitarists from Brazil, formed in the '70s by André Geraissati
, Ulisses Rocha, and Mozart Melo - including at later dates Rui Saleme and Cândido Penteado.
"The eclectic styles performed by the group are said to have been an influence in the formation of the enormously successful trio of John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, and Al di Meola.”
Byron Fogo - Fingerstyle Guitar July/August 2002
Andre Geraissati
Andre Geraissati Andre’s path is one of the most emblematic within Brazilian instrumental music. Although working with music since the 60s, Andre Geraissati became known in the mainstream at the end of the 70s, with Grupo D’Alma. From 79 to 85 he was a part of this guitar trio, which, playing its...
, Ulisses Rocha, and Mozart Melo - including at later dates Rui Saleme and Cândido Penteado.
"The eclectic styles performed by the group are said to have been an influence in the formation of the enormously successful trio of John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, and Al di Meola.”
Byron Fogo - Fingerstyle Guitar July/August 2002