Thomas Saboga

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2015–2023

Genres

instrumental music, choro, samba, baião, frevo, jazz

Instruments

acoustic guitar, flute, clarinet

Biography

Thomas Saboga is a Brazilian classical guitarist, composer and arranger born in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro. With a classical training, he moves masterfully through various musical genres, including choro, samba, baião, frevo and jazz, always with an approach that unites lyricism, harmonic sophistication and originality.

His musical career gained prominence starting in 2015 with the release of his debut album, "Encontro dos Rios", in collaboration with flutist Alexandre Bittencourt. This work was critically acclaimed and received a nomination for the Brazilian Music Award. In 2017, Saboga released "Caderno de Leitura para Violão", a solo album that explored the depths of the acoustic guitar as a concert instrument, being considered a milestone in his discography.

Over the years, Thomas Saboga has consolidated his position as one of the most important names in contemporary Brazilian instrumental music. His subsequent albums, such as "Torrão" (2021), "Desabafo" (2022) and "Liberfuga" (2023), all in partnership with Alexandre Bittencourt, continued to receive critical acclaim and awards, including the Brazilian Music Award for Best Instrumental Music Album. Saboga has also collaborated with renowned Brazilian artists such as Zeca Baleiro, Hamilton de Holanda and Edu Lobo.