Daniel Ganjaman

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years active

1990

Genres

hip hop, mpb, alternative rock, reggae

Instruments

guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals

Biography

Daniel Ganjaman, born Daniel Sanches Takara in São Paulo, is a prominent Brazilian music producer, audio engineer, and musician. Growing up immersed in music due to his father Claudio Takara—owner of the renowned El Rocha studio—he began his career in the 1990s playing in local punk and hardcore bands. In 1997, alongside his family, he officially opened Studio El Rocha, which became a hub for independent São Paulo artists and marked the beginning of his influential journey in Brazilian audio production.

Throughout his career, Ganjaman has shaped the sound of modern Brazilian music by collaborating with legendary acts across hip-hop, rock, and MPB. He notably served as musical director for Otto and later joined the iconic band Planet Hemp on tour. In collaboration with Zé Gonzales, he co-produced Sabotage's seminal album Rap é Compromisso, a milestone in Brazilian hip-hop. His remarkable production portfolio also includes work with artists such as Criolo, Mombojó, and BaianaSystem, the latter earning him a Latin Grammy Award in 2019 for the album O Futuro Não Demora.

Beyond his individual studio work, Ganjaman co-founded the production collective Instituto alongside Rica Amabis and Tejo Damasceno, releasing the acclaimed album Coleção Nacional. He has also been a driving force in live music culture through initiatives like Seleta Coletiva and the innovative live-streamed Baile do Ganja. Through his enduring contributions, Ganjaman remains a central figure in bridging independent sounds with mainstream recognition in Brazil.