Edmilson Capelupi

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

choro, samba, brazilian instrumental music, MPB

Instruments

7-string acoustic guitar, 6-string acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, viola

Biography

Edmilson Capelupi is a renowned Brazilian musician, arranger, composer, teacher, and producer, born in São Paulo on September 24, 1962. Self-taught, his passion for music was influenced from an early age by his father, Haroldo Capelupi, a "chorão" and dedicated choro musician. This immersion in choro gatherings since childhood shaped his taste for Brazilian music, with a special focus on choro and its characteristic sound.

Capelupi masters several instruments, including six-string acoustic guitar, viola, and cavaquinho, but his specialty is the seven-string acoustic guitar, an instrument that has fascinated him ever since he heard the magical introduction of "Ainda me recordo" by Pixinguinha, played by Dino Sete Cordas. His biggest influences as an instrumentalist include Dino Sete Cordas, Raphael Rabello, and Jacob do Bandolim, references that inspire him in his quest for his own style, without attaching himself to passing trends.

Throughout his career, Edmilson Capelupi expanded his work beyond performance, standing out as an arranger and music producer in various projects for renowned artists such as Antônio Nóbrega, Beth Carvalho, and Demônios da Garoa. He has also contributed significantly to soundtracks for films and miniseries, such as "City of God" and "Filhos do Carnaval". Currently, he teaches seven-string acoustic guitar and choro practice at EMESP Tom Jobim, sharing his vast knowledge and passion for Brazilian music with new generations.

Discography

• Concerto de Choro (Flauta e Violões) (2019)