Eduardo Brechó

Origin

Ribeirão Preto, SP

Years Active

2011

Genres

funk, MPB, afro-brazilian music, rap, jazz

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, dj

Biography

Eduardo Brechó is a Brazilian musician, producer, DJ, and cultural agitator, known for being the director and founder of the band Aláfia. Born in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo, Brechó began his musical journey as a DJ, influenced by his family's vinyl record collection, who owned a second-hand store ("brechó"). His work is deeply connected to Afro-Brazilian culture, black ancestry, and the appreciation of the outskirts, themes that are reflected in the lyrics and sound of his projects. He stands out as one of the leading names in the contemporary scene of funk and Afro-Brazilian MPB in São Paulo, in addition to producing various artists.

With the band Aláfia, Eduardo Brechó released three critically acclaimed albums and toured 13 countries, consolidating the group as a promise of independent music from São Paulo. The band is recognized for its fusion of Afro-Brazilian musical genres, with strong influences from jazz, funk, rap, and candomblé terreiro rhythms. Brechó also ventures into music production, having collaborated with various artists and participated in projects that explore new sounds and partnerships, including with international artists.

His work transcends music, encompassing the creation of geolocation apps to connect songs to specific regions of São Paulo and the curation of cultural projects. Eduardo Brechó's relationship with the city of São Paulo is a recurring theme in his work, as evidenced in the album "SP Não É Sopa", which describes and pays homage to the capital of São Paulo, especially its neighborhoods. His experience with candomblé is also a fundamental pillar in his artistic production, giving him a unique perspective on the relationship between Brazilian popular music and the orishas.