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Fabiana Masili - Lead vocalist and plays percussions

Fabiana Masili was born in Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1978. Musically gifted from her earliest years, Masili started playing the organ at the age of eight and began working professionally in bands at 15. Masili studied popular music at the prestigious State University of Campinas, Brazil, earning her bachelor's degree in music while singing and producing at the famed Brazilian recording studio, Fabrica do Som. Masili's singing has earned her prominent awards in Brazil such as "Best Jingle (2000)" and "Best Soundtrack for TV (2001)." Masili also has participated in many CD recordings. She moved to the United States in 2001 to study at the Jazzschool in Berkeley, CA. Two years later, Masili moved to New York and quickly became a crowd favorite. With regular performances at The Zinc Bar, Cafe Wha?, and S.O.B.'s, Masili has made her mark among the greatest musicians in the city.

Jose Ze Grey - Bassist and background vocalist

Ze Grey is an accomplished Brazilian bass player born in Rio de Janeiro who has been living in the United States since 1994. His unique style and masterful technical skills have not only established him as a respected musician in his own country, but have gained him a strong reputation on the New York music scene. Performing no less than 150 gigs each year, Grey is known as a versatile player who is capable of diverse styles. His bass-playing is marked by its creativity and he is an inspired songwriter as well. Grey's contribution to the music industry has been exceptional and he has collaborated with celebrated artists such as African pop star Angelique Kidjo, Grammy award winner Nestor Torres, dance music artist Danielle Bollinger, and S.O.B.’s Brazooca Band, among many others.

Adriano Santos - Drummer and percussionist

Adriano Santos was born in So Paulo, Brasil in 1966. Part of a new generation of Brazilian drummers he begun his drum studies at the age of twelve at Zimbo Trio Music School in his hometown. In 1988 he moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music where he got his B.A. in Film Scoring. Moving to New York in 1995, Adriano started his Masters Degree at City College of New York where he had the chance to enjoy ensemble lessons with the great jazz legend Ron Carter. As a professional he has performed with top international artists such as Astrud Gilberto, Gal Costa, Leny Andrade, Luciana Souza, Romero Lubambo, Leo Gandelman, Paulo Moura, John Pizzarelli, Harry Allen, Slide Hampton Big Band, Vana Gierig, Paul Winter and the Boston Pops, to name a few.

Adriano is currently performing with the Brazilian songwriter Vinicius Cantuaria and with harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens. He has also recorded "Pretty World", a project produced and arranged by the great Eumir Deodato with Japanese sensation Lisa Ono. Adriano has produced publications in specialized drum magazines and has released a drum book through Drummers Collective NYC (where he is part of the faculty) called, "Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Rhythms for Drum Set". Adriano is endorsed by Vic Firth Sticks, Odery Drums and Istanbul Agop Cymbals.

Robson Cerqueira - Lead guitarist and lead vocalist/background vocalist

Robson Cerqueira Education Catholic University of Salvador Bahia: Bachelors in Music Guitar: Mandolin, acoustic guitar(Steel and Nylon style), Nylon Classical, Fundamental in Brazilian Guitar. Electric bass, Vocals, Born in Salvador de Bahia Hobim has experience in Brazilian Carnival, Studio experience in NYC Session musician, ESPN, Movie Wild Orchid. Musician Play in SOB'S NYC with various Brazilian Artists Style=Brazilian Rock, African, Latin. Caribbean Music Studio=Jingles, Soundtrack studio,Recoding Assitant, Musician, Engineering, Arrangement, Languages= Fluent in English,Portuguese and Spanish 21 years of experience playing Guitar. Brazilian Artists=Flavio Venturini, Alceu Valensa, Jair Rodrigues, Elza Suares, Moraes Moreira,Armandinho,Eduardo do Duzeck, Guilherme Arantes, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Silvana Magda with Katende, Ogans, Ginga Baiana, Kalundu, Juliana Aquino, Brazooka, Lenny Isis, Lisa Gentili, Lina Collins, Brazilian Festivals Venues=Village Underground, Café Wha!, Town Hall, SOB'S, CBGB, Elbow Room, Lion's Den, Supper Club, Indigo Blues, Studio 54, Lincoln Center, Caribbean Center.

MUSIC SAMPLES:
1. Chove Chuva
2. Balance Pema
3. Fato Consumado
4. Serrado