Adelmo Casé

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years Active

1998

Genres

soul, black music, funk, MPB, electronic music, axé

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica, timbau

Biography

Adelmo Casé is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, born in Salvador, Bahia. His musical career began in childhood, but he started professionally at age 14, playing percussion and singing backing vocals. At 19, he began performing alone, playing acoustic guitar and singing, which led him to envision music as a profession, even while studying law.

His journey includes the formation of the band Funk Machine in 1998, a milestone in his original career. Later, he participated in the musical reality show "Fama", where he achieved second place and gained national projection. After the show, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he faced challenges but persisted in music, returning to Bahia to found the band Negra Cor in 2005. Negra Cor became a reference in Bahian music, mixing black music, electronica, and elements of local culture.

Adelmo Casé is known for his versatility and for incorporating diverse influences into his work, ranging from soul and funk to electronic music and Bahian rhythms. He is also recognized for his work in projects like "Alavontê" and for partnerships with other artists, such as Carlinhos Brown and Pedro Mariano. His music frequently addresses themes such as positivity, love, and Bahian cultural identity, consolidating him as an important name in contemporary Brazilian music.

Discography

• Adelmo Casé (2003)