Rafael Mallmith

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Years Active

2002

Genres

samba, choro, MPB

Instruments

seven-string guitar, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho

Biography

Rafael Mallmith is a renowned Brazilian violinist, arranger, composer, and singer, born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, on April 23, 1981. His musical journey began at the age of 14, when he started studying the cavaquinho in his hometown. By age 17, he was already performing professionally with local musicians, joining groups such as "Chorando Cedo".

In 2005, Mallmith moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he honed his skills at the Escola Portátil de Música and began collaborating with prominent names in samba and choro, such as Joel Nascimento, Pedro Amorim, Zé da Velha & Silvério Pontes, and Wilson Moreira. His versatility led him to join "Camerata Brasileira" as a seven-string guitar player between 2002 and 2005, a period in which he recorded the CD "Deixa Assim" and performed at the "Guitarra y Luz" festival in Paraguay.

As a solo artist, Rafael Mallmith released his debut self-penned album "Cordão Amigo" in 2012, featuring unreleased instrumental sambas and choros. He also expanded his work into musical production, collaborating with various samba and choro artists. His career is marked by collaborations with a wide range of musicians, establishing him as an important figure in the Brazilian instrumental scene, with a particular emphasis on his work with the seven-string guitar.

Discography

• Cordão Amigo (2013)
• Choro pro Mundo (2016)
• Onze Cordas (2021)
• 7 sentidos (2026)