Henry Lentino

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Also known as

Henry Nichel Lentino

Years Active

2000

Genres

choro, samba, MPB, mandolin

Instruments

cavaquinho, surdo, bandolim, mandolin

Biography

Henry Lentino is a Brazilian arranger, singer, composer, and instrumentalist, born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, on April 7, 1977. He began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the surdo at five and the cavaquinho at seven. By the age of 14, he composed his first choro, earning third place at the "Festival de Choro de Porto Alegre" and recognition as "Revelation" at the "Prêmio Açorianos."

In 2000, Lentino moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he became involved in the vibrant music scene. He taught cavaquinho at the Estação Primeira de Mangueira Samba School and at the "Toca o Bonde – Usina da Gente" NGO, which supported underprivileged youth. He also formed the choro group "Tira Poeira" in 2001 with Caio Márcio, Samuel de Oliveira, Fábio Nin, and Sérgio Krakowski, participating in the "Brasileirinho" CD/DVD with Maria Bethânia and touring internationally.

Lentino's career includes collaborations with numerous renowned Brazilian artists. He has recorded on albums by Zé Renato, Edu Krieger, and Maria Bethânia, among others. In 2008, he performed with the Petrobras Sinfônica Orchestra and the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra (OSPA) in the "Concerto das Mil Vozes." His instrumental skills, particularly on the bandolim, have been featured in various projects, including his own compositions and collaborations with artists like Valter Silva and Diego Zangado.

Discography

• Valter Silva (2) / Henry Lentino / Diego Zangado – Diálogos de um Chorão (2011)