Leo Fressato

Origin

Brasília, DF

Also known as

Leonardo Inácio Puglia Fressato

Genres

MPB, pop, indie

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar

Biography

Leonardo Inácio Puglia Fressato, known artistically as Leo Fressato, was born in Brasília on October 14, 1986. A singer, songwriter, actor, poet, director, and musician, he began his songwriting journey in his teens, building a body of work marked by romantic and reflective themes. Throughout his career, he has worked with various exponents of Brazilian music, achieving national projection by composing the hit "Oração", performed in partnership with A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade.

The artist expanded his work in the musical scene with the release of his studio albums and acoustic projects. In 2013, he debuted with the record Canções para o Inverno Passar Depressa, followed in 2019 by the album Louco e Divertido, produced by Jérôme Gras and Iam Fonseca, which incorporated varied sonorities like carimbó and Latin elements, in addition to inclusion initiatives with sign language translations. Fressato also collaborated on the composition of hit singles for other interpreters, such as the track "Coisa Linda", written in partnership with Tiago Iorc.

His discography and artistic plurality dialogue with the universe of contemporary MPB and Brazilian indie pop. He has built bridges with different artistic languages, undertaking international tours, such as in Portugal, and releasing striking audiovisual works. The artist remains active in the independent scene, dialoguing with established names and new talents of the country's popular music.

Discography

• Canções para o Inverno passar depressa (2013)
• Leo Fressato no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (2019)
• Louco e Divertido (2019)