Rogério Souza

Genres

choro, samba, Brazilian instrumental music

Instruments

7-string acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar

Biography

Rogério Souza is a renowned Brazilian acoustic guitarist, arranger, and composer, recognized for his mastery of the 7-string acoustic guitar and his significant contribution to choro and Brazilian instrumental music. He is considered one of the leading exponents of "choro novo", a style that innovates in interpretations of traditional Brazilian instrumental music while remaining faithful to its roots. His career is marked by collaborations with major names in Brazilian music and by an extensive discography, both as a solo artist and in groups.

Throughout his career, Rogério Souza has accompanied various renowned artists in concerts and recordings, such as Baden Powell, Turíbio Santos, Rafael Rabello, Dino 7 Cordas, Leila Pinheiro, Paulinho da Viola, Ivan Lins, Guinga, Moraes Moreira, Geraldinho Azevedo, Dona Ivone Lara, Paulo Moura, and Elizeth Cardoso. His participation as an arranger and instrumentalist on Ivan Lins's CD "Viva Noel" is an example of his versatility and talent. He is also a member of the group Nó Em Pingo D'Água, with which he recorded acclaimed albums such as "João Pernambuco – 100 anos", "Salvador", and "Receita de Samba".

Rogério Souza has a consolidated international career, with performances at festivals and jazz clubs across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. His technical skill and expressiveness on the acoustic guitar make him an ambassador of Brazilian music abroad. He has also collaborated with other musicians on projects that explore the nuances of the Brazilian acoustic guitar, such as in "Duo Violão Brasil" with Edinho Gerber, and in the "A História do Choro" project with Ami Molinelli and Edinho Gerber, which revisits the evolution of this musical genre.

Discography

• Ronaldo do Bandolim e Rogério Souza – Época de Choro - Homenagem a Carlinhos Leite (2006)
• Violão Brasileiro (2008)
• Rogério Souza e Ronaldo do Bandolim – Retrato Brasileiro - Músicas de Baden Powell (2009)
• Brazilian Guitars (2017)