Branko

Origin

Lisboa, Portugal

Genres

electronic, global bass, world music

Instruments

computer, mixing console

Biography

João Barbosa, better known by his stage name Branko, is a Portuguese-born DJ and producer who gained international projection as a member of the group Buraka Som Sistema. His artistic journey is marked by the fusion of global sounds and the exploration of urban electronic music, having been part of a project that intensely engaged with club culture and rhythms of African and peripheral roots.

Throughout his solo career, Branko has expanded his partnerships and influences, collaborating with various contemporary music names, including Brazilian singer-songwriter Mallu Magalhães on her album Nosso. His work in music also intersects with major stages and events alongside artists such as Sara Tavares and Dino D'Santiago, cementing his prominent role in the Lusophone music scene.

In addition to his original work on albums like Atlas and SOMA, Branko maintains steady work as a curator and radio host, broadcasting avant-garde sounds through his show on NTS Radio. His legacy remains closely tied to the renewal of cutting-edge electronic music and the bridge between different musical cultures.

Discography

• ATLAS (2015)
• ATLAS Expanded (2016)
• Branko Presents: Enchufada na Zona (2017)
• Nosso (2019)
• Branko Presents: Enchufada na Zona Vol. 2 (2020)
• OBG (2022)
• Soma ∞ (2024)