Alexandre Lora

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2002

Genres

brazilian popular music, world music, choro

Instruments

percussion, drums, handpan, pandeiro

Biography

Alexandre Lora Las Casas, born in São Paulo on April 10, 1981, is a renowned Brazilian percussionist, drummer, composer, and music teacher. His academic background is solid, with a degree in drums from the Faculdade de Artes Alcântara Machado (FAMM) in 2002, and studies in classical percussion at the Escola Municipal de Música de São Paulo. He complemented his education with a postgraduate degree in Musicology and Music Education from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, in Spain, in 2009.

Lora began his international career in 2009, representing Brazil at a cultural event in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of the promotion for the 2016 Olympic Games. His versatility has led him to perform in several countries, collaborating with renowned musicians such as Anat Cohen, Jovino Santos Neto, Martin Fondse, Mestrinho, Ramón Valle, Mariana Aydar, and the Brazil Guitar Duo. In 2011, he co-founded Trio Brasileiro with his brother, guitarist Douglas Lora, and mandolinist Dudu Maia, a group dedicated to the Brazilian instrumental repertoire that has achieved international success.

Starting in 2013, Alexandre Lora dedicated himself intensively to the handpan, a melodic percussion instrument. He composes and develops original work with the instrument, exploring a unique sound. He has released several solo albums, such as "Oriente" (2015), "Hand Pan for Peace" (2017), and "Getting to the Desert" (2020). His work with Trio Brasileiro, "Rosa dos Ventos", was nominated for a Grammy in the Best World Music Album category in 2017. Lora also works as a teacher, sharing his knowledge in workshops and festivals around the world.

Discography

• Caminho do Meio (2015)
• Oriente (2015)
• Hand Pan for Peace (2017)
• Sangha Indian Groove (2017)
• Getting to the Desert (2020)
• Traveling Through Eternity (2024)