Weber Lopes

Origin

Guanhães, MG

Genres

jazz, classical music, MPB, brazilian instrumental music

Instruments

acoustic guitar

Biography

Weber Lopes is a renowned Brazilian acoustic guitarist, composer, and arranger, born in Guanhães, Minas Gerais, on August 30, 1963. His musical training began at the Fundação Clóvis Salgado and continued at the Higher Music Course of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He complemented his studies with renowned guitarists such as Lindolfo Bicalho and Eduardo Campolina, in addition to taking classes with composer and conductor Dante Grella.

Throughout his career, Weber Lopes has performed in various shows, musical projects, and recordings alongside important names in Brazilian music, such as Toninho Horta, Gilvan de Oliveira, Sérgio Santos, Selmma Carvalho, Geraldo Viana, Waldir Silva, Titane, Maria Lúcia Godoy, and the Minas Gerais Symphony Orchestra. His versatility has led him to explore the universes of jazz, classical music, and MPB, demonstrating a deep mastery of different musical styles and languages.

Weber Lopes has also stood out for his participation in projects such as "Os Arranjadores" and "Liberdade Instrumental", in addition to having held international performances, including a jazz season in the United Arab Emirates and shows in Bolivia and Europe. His debut album, "Flor do tempo", featured the participation of artists such as Toninho Horta and Marku Ribas, consolidating his position as one of the most expressive talents in Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

• Flor Do Tempo (2008)
• Paulo Bellinati | Weber Lopes – Virado (2009)
• Mapa