Humberto Gessinger

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Genres

rock, new wave, folk rock, rock gaucho, MPB

Instruments

vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, accordion

Biography

Humberto Gessinger is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and writer, best known as the founder and frontman of the influential rock band Engenheiros do Hawaii. Born in Porto Alegre, he emerged onto the national music scene in the mid-1980s, eventually leading Engenheiros do Hawaii through the release of over twenty albums and establishing himself as a fixture of Brazilian rock. His musical style blends traditional rock and new wave with elements of progressive rock and regional Brazilian genres, frequently incorporating instruments such as the accordion and acoustic guitar.

Throughout his prolific career, Gessinger has also ventured into collaborative projects and a successful solo path. After a hiatus with his primary band, he formed the duo Pouca Vogal alongside Duca Leindecker, touring extensively and releasing material together. He later launched a solo career with albums like Insular, collaborating with notable regional artists such as Luiz Carlos Borges and Bebeto Alves. In addition to his musical endeavors, Gessinger has authored several books, including autobiographical works, children's literature, and collections of essays.

Discography

• Humberto Gessinger Trio (1996)
• Gessinger + Leindecker (2008)
• Insular (2013)
• Insular Ao Vivo (2014)
• Ao Vivo pra Caramba: A Revolta dos Dândis 30 Anos (2018)
• Canções de Amor, Filmes de Guerra (2018)
• Não Vejo a Hora (2019)
• Quatro Cantos de um Mundo Redondo (2023)
• Revendo o que Nunca Foi Visto (2025)