Fred Selva

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

2015

Genres

instrumental, electronic music, jazz, MPB

Instruments

vibraphone, percussion, keyboards, electronics, piano

Biography

Fred Selva is a musician, percussionist, vibraphonist, composer, music producer, and electronic artist born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in 1991. He began his musical studies at the age of eight, focusing on percussion, and later enrolled in the UFMG School of Music, where he discovered his passion for the vibraphone, the instrument that became his primary focus.

His career gained prominence with the release of his debut solo album, "A Estranheza e O Poliglota", in 2015, which earned him the Marco Antônio Araújo Award for best instrumental album in Minas Gerais. In 2018, he released "Oculto Vol. 1", produced by Frederico Heliodoro. Selva also was a member of the group "O Teatro Mágico", where he performed on keyboards and electronics, and collaborated with Cirque du Soleil, participating in the "Bazzar" tour with over 800 shows.

Selva fluidly transitions between various sonic universes, exploring electronic music, jazz, and MPB. His most recent work, "O Arpão do Irreal", marks his venture into the world of song, integrating electronics and presenting a surrealist poetic. He is recognized for his unique sound and his ability to blend elements of circus, theater, and poetry in his performances.

Discography

• A Estranheza e o Poliglota (2015)
• O Arpão do Irreal (2024)