Thiago Delegado

Origin

Caratinga, MG

Also known as

Thiago Perez de Paula Franco Bueno

Years active

2009

Genres

choro, samba, bossa nova, jazz, brazilian instrumental music

Instruments

seven-string acoustic guitar

Biography

Thiago Delegado, artistic name of Thiago Perez de Paula Franco Bueno, is a renowned Brazilian acoustic guitarist, composer, and arranger born in Caratinga, Minas Gerais, on April 17, 1983. His musical career flourished in Belo Horizonte, where he stood out in the instrumental scene of Minas Gerais and Brazil. With a musical language that moves through various genres such as choro, samba, bossa nova, and jazz, Delegado is known for his deep intimacy with the seven-string acoustic guitar, exploring all of its sonic possibilities.

His artistic trajectory is marked by important awards and recognitions, such as the BDMG award in 2009 in the "Young Instrumentalist" category and the Marco Antônio Araújo Award in 2011 for best independent instrumental album. He released his first solo CD, "Serra do Curral", in 2010, featuring a special guest appearance by Juarez Moreira. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several renowned artists, including Toninho Horta, Wagner Tiso, Hamilton de Holanda, Yamandu Costa, João Donato, and Roberto Menescal, consolidating his position as one of the most consistent talents in Brazilian instrumental music.

In addition to his solo career, Thiago Delegado also works as a music producer and musical director, having worked with artists such as Aline Calixto and Vander Lee. His ability to make instrumental music accessible to the public, combined with a modern, virtuous, and surprising sound, makes him a unique figure in contemporary Brazilian music. His work, which already features several acclaimed albums, continues to evolve, demonstrating his constant pursuit of new challenges and sonorities.