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Samba Jazz Master
Grammy-nominated Brazilian drummer blending samba rhythms with modern jazz in NYC.
About
<cite index="31-1">Duduka Da Fonseca, born Eduardo Moreira Da Fonseca, is a Brazilian jazz drummer who is a founding member of Trio da Paz</cite>. <cite index="31-5">He moved to New York City in 1975 and was the founder and leader of Brazilian All Stars, Brazilian Express, and the New York Samba Band</cite>. <cite index="31-14">In 2021, he formed Duduka Da Fonseca & Quarteto Universal featuring Vinicius Gomes on guitar, Helio Alves on piano, and Gili Lopes on bass</cite>.
Music Style
<cite index="8-1">Throughout his career, Duduka Da Fonseca has been one of the leaders in performing music that mixed together Jazz with Brazilian rhythms, featuring the most rewarding aspects of both genres</cite>. <cite index="31-4">Born in Rio de Janeiro, Da Fonseca started playing drums when he was thirteen</cite>.
Background
- Hometown
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Instruments
- drums
- Active
- 1960s-present
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If you like Trio da Paz, Claudio Roditi, Milton Nascimento — you'll love this artist