2016/17 Artist Roster Lemonskine Lemoskine stands for music producer Rodrigo Lemos' solo work, after featuring as member/composer in bands like Poléxia and A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade (known for the 2011's viral hit "Oração"). The project was nominated by the 2012's MTV Brasil Video Music Awards. Jota Erre An artist from Abreu e Lima, Pernambuco, 32 years old, he started in the world of music at a very young age, accompanying his relatives who were professional musicians in concerts of his father Miudinho and his aunt Val Andrade in Recife and other Pernambuco cities. In touch with true Brazilian Popular Music, he grew up listening to albums of great Brazilian artists such as Joao Bosco, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, among others. Frederico7 Frederico7 (F7) composes, produces & performs magnetic music with a modern Brazilian flavor. His effervescent charisma, powerful voice & prolific musical curiosity can be heard on the fresh recordings & vivacious shows of his 3 distinct acts: (Click) Suns of Orpheus, Os Alquimistas& Macaxeira Funk Tita Lima Born into a family of musicians, music came to Tita Lima naturally. She learned to play the piano with her grandmother and later the bass with her father, the bass player for the 70s rock band "Os Mutantes" and has paid her dues in Sao Paulo's musical scene playing bass, singing and sharing the stage with widely-recognized artists such as Bocato (Metalurgia, Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Maria Rita), Joao Donato, Luz de Caroline, Locosapiens, Luizao Tiu e Juneca, Nucleo and Dori Caymmi, among many others. Suns of Orpheus An exotic swirl of sensuous world beat grooves, rock and psychedelic sounds that are influenced by funk, reggae and world music of the early 70s. With songs written in three languages, Suns of Orpheus transcends musical and cultural barriers while exuding explosive energy, charisma and universal appeal in their live shows. Monica da Silva Mônica da Silva is a Brazilian/American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. She is best known for her multi-lingual music compositions.[1]Mônica grew up between the U.S. and Belém, Brazil, a city on the Amazon River, and she is a citizen of both countries. Mônica's sound is a blend of bossa nova, MPB and indie pop. Rapha Moraes Rapha Moraes is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. Ever since his musical career flirted with cinema and today more than ever. His search is for a fusion of modern international music with Brazilian mpb, mostly focused on South American music styles. Matt Duarte Matt Duarte is a Brazilian musician/music producer highly influenced by 70's rock, funk and the Brazilian Tropicalia music. Os Alquimistas ATX Os Alquimistas ATX began as a collaboration between Frederico Geib (Ghandaia) and Michael Longoria (Terremoto) in 2010 in Austin, TX, a city declared as the 'Live Music Capital' of the United States. Sultry melodies andflawless percussive landscapes in a bed of brazilian guitar chords, funky bass lines, electric piano, electronic ambience and berimbaus to create music that is simply irresistible and universal! A river that flows through Samba, Rock, Soul, Reggae, Funk, Afropop, and Jazz. Ghandaia Drawing from musical ideas with origins in North, Central, and South America, Austin, TX-based Ghandaia bring a new definition to the term "American music." Originally formed in early 2000, the band brought together musicians originating from nations such as Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and the U.S. The group can swell to nine musicians with a high-impact percussion and horn section. The band released its debut recording in 2003, entitled Uno, featuring the single "A Côr do Som," heard by millions via a national Volkswagen ad campaign. Ghandaia made appearances at important southwestern festivals such as the San Jose Jazz Festival, ACL Festival, and SXSW. Tio Chico Tio Chico is a music project started by Frank Almendra in Austin, Texas. A Brazilian musician living in the US since 1994 that delivers talent, diversity, grace and a multitude of rhythms in his songwriting. He is a member of many local Brazilian music acts in town but this one is the first where he sings and has a chance to showcase his own compositions highlighting music styles from the North and Northeastern regions of Brazil where he grew up..