Lucas Nunes

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2014–presente

Genres

MPB, nova MPB, bossa nova, progressive rock

Instruments

guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard

Biography

Lucas Nunes is a Brazilian musician, singer, songwriter, and music producer known for his versatility and contributions to the New Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) scene.

He is one of the founding members of the band Dônica, formed in 2014, where he plays guitar. With Dônica, he released the album "Continuidade dos Parques" in 2015, which blends influences of MPB, progressive rock, and psychedelia, featuring compositions by Tom Veloso and special guest appearances such as Milton Nascimento.

In 2021, Nunes joined the supergroup Bala Desejo, alongside Dora Morelenbaum, Julia Mestre, and Zé Ibarra. The quartet released the acclaimed album "SIM SIM SIM" in 2022, which won the Latin Grammy for Best Portuguese Language Pop Album. In addition to his work as a musician, Lucas Nunes has also stood out as a producer, working with artists like Caetano Veloso on his album "Meu Coco" and co-producing Zé Ibarra's album "AFIM".