Gabriel Levy

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Gabriel José Levy

Years Active

1980s–present

Genres

world music, instrumental music, música popular brasileira, classical music

Instruments

accordion, piano

Biography

Gabriel Levy is a Brazilian musician, composer, arranger, musical producer and educator, born in São Paulo. With a multifaceted career, he moves with ease between popular and classical music, with a strong inclination toward "world music." His musical training is eclectic, with the piano as his instrument of origin, but he stands out on the accordion, an instrument that brought him national and international recognition.

His career is marked by the research and dissemination of global musical richness. Levy is known for his participation in world music projects, such as Mawaca, Mutrib, Fortuna and Orquestra Mundana. He has also worked as a musical director in various multicultural festivals and has published books and articles on intercultural music education. His compositions have been performed by renowned artists, including Duo Assad, Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito d'Rivera, which demonstrates the reach and quality of his work.

Gabriel Levy is an artist who values the connection between different cultures through music. His CD "Terra e Lua" is an example of this fusion, featuring compositions inspired by Brazilian regional traditions with influences from various cultures. His work as an educator and musical producer, combined with his vast experience as an instrumentalist, consolidates him as an important and versatile figure in the Brazilian music scene.

Discography

• Terra e Lua (2015)