Guilherme Held

Origin

Araçatuba, SP

Genres

MPB, rock, psychedelia, jazz, experimental

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Guilherme Held is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and producer recognized for his contribution to the country's contemporary music. Born in Araçatuba, São Paulo, Held established himself in the São Paulo music scene, where he developed a body of work marked by experimentation and the pursuit of new timbres. His relationship with the guitar began in his early teens, and he considers it an extension of his body, exploring paths tied to experimentalism and psychedelia.

Held is a disciple of the legendary guitarist Lanny Gordin, with whom he shared a long association and an exchange of musical and life experiences. This influence is noticeable in his sound, which recalls the psychedelia and pyrotechnics of his master, but Held has also developed a distinct identity of his own, with atmospheric and rock touches on his Gibson guitar. His skill and musical culture place him at a prominent level, and he is considered by many to be an heir to Gordin's psychedelia.

Throughout his career, Guilherme Held has collaborated with several renowned Brazilian music artists, such as Criolo, Jards Macalé, Milton Nascimento, Tulipa Ruiz, Juçara Marçal, Ná Ozzetti, Maria Gadú, among others. In 2020, he released his first solo album, "Corpo Nós", a mature and diverse work that featured the participation of many of these artists. The 17-track album explores unusual melodic and harmonic nuances, roaming through genres like MPB, rock, jazz, and African-rooted rhythms, solidifying Held as one of the leading artists of his generation.

Discography

• Corpo N​ó​s (2023)