Guilherme Granado

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years active

2000

Genres

experimental, electronic, tropicalia, avant-garde jazz, global jazz, brazilian traditions, noise rock, sound art

Instruments

keyboards, electronics, synthesizer, sampler, bass, percussion

Biography

Guilherme Granado is a highly regarded Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, recognized as a vital force in São Paulo's experimental music scene. His work is characterized by a unique blend of fractured organic rhythms, sophisticated beat-making techniques, and warm synthesizer textures, creating a fluid and eclectic sound that mirrors the vibrant pulse of his home city. Granado has a prolific career, marked by numerous collaborations and projects that showcase his versatility and innovative approach to music.

He is a key member of several influential groups, including Hurtmold, where he collaborates with Mauricio Takara, and the internationally acclaimed São Paulo Underground, a collective featuring American cornetist Rob Mazurek. Granado also performs and records under the moniker Bodes & Elefantes, releasing multiple albums that further explore his distinct sonic palette. His extensive touring experience includes performances across South America, Europe, and the US, often alongside artists like Prefuse 73 and Marcelo Camelo.

Granado's collaborations extend to a wide array of esteemed musicians, such as Pharoah Sanders, Naná Vasconcelos, Bill Dixon, Roscoe Mitchell, and Mike Ladd, among many others. This broad network of partnerships underscores his significant contributions to the global experimental and electronic music landscape. He is considered a pioneer in Brazil's "Electronic Spiritualism Sound Makers" movement, dedicated to promoting new music, beats, and ideas within the country.