Diego & Arnaldo

Origin

Ribeirão Preto, SP

Also known as

Diego e Arnaldo

Years Active

2015

Genres

sertanejo, sertanejo universitário, modão

Instruments

contrabaixo, acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Diego & Arnaldo is a Brazilian sertanejo duo formed in 2015 in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo. The duo consists of Diego (Diego Damasceno) and Arnaldo (Leandro), who met when Arnaldo attended a solo show by Diego and proposed forming a partnership. Diego, a native of Edéia, Goiás, had his first contact with music at age 15, playing the upright bass in church and later moving to Ribeirão Preto, where he played with other duos in bars before standing out as a singer. Arnaldo, born in Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, dedicated himself to music later, at age 23, after a decade in a previous project called Tom & Arnaldo. The synergy between Diego and Arnaldo resulted in their first live DVD, "Do Jeito que Nóis Gosta", released in 2016, followed by "Do Jeito que Nóis Gosta 2" in 2017, which featured appearances by artists such as João Neto & Frederico and Naiara Azevedo.

Throughout their career, Diego & Arnaldo have conquered the sertanejo scene with hits like "Relógio Parado", "Sofri em Dobro", "Se Eu Te Procurar" and "Desconhecido". Their music moves between sertanejo universitário and "modão", addressing themes such as love, passion, and longing, with catchy melodies and modern arrangements that maintain the essence of country music. The duo is known for their energetic performances, especially at rodeos, where they usually "make it dawn" with their repertoire.

The duo has released several projects, including EPs with intimate versions of hits and albums like "Ao Vivo em Goiânia" and "Na Tora", the latter celebrating their 10-year career in 2025 with guest appearances by artists such as Zé Neto & Cristiano and Mari Fernandez. Diego & Arnaldo are part of ZNEC Produções, the career management office of the duo Zé Neto & Cristiano.

Discography

• Do Jeito que Nóis Gosta (Ao Vivo) (2016)
• Do Jeito que Nóis Gosta 2 (2018)
• Moagem Acústico Vol. 2 (2019)
• Moagem Acústico Vol.1 (2019)
• Ao Vivo em Goiânia (2019)
• Junto e Misturado (Ao Vivo) (2021)
• NATORA VOL. 1 (Ao Vivo) (2022)
• Essência (Ao Vivo) (2023)
• RESENHA NATORA (Ao Vivo) (2025)
• Ao Vivo em São Paulo (2025)
• NATORA VOL. 2 (Ao Vivo) (2026)
• NATORA 10 ANOS (Ao Vivo) (2026)