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April 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CEST
Brazilian bassist and composer Michael Pipoquinha is considered one of the most exciting voices of his generation. Victor Wooten has described him as a musician who “takes bass to a new level,” and in 2025, Pipoquinha will enter a new chapter in his career with his most ambitious project yet: an album consisting entirely of his own songs, on which he will also act as vocalist and producer.
Originally from Limoeiro do Norte in northeastern Brazil, Pipoquinha began performing professionally at the age of 11. Since then, he has collaborated with some of the country’s most prominent artists—including Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Hamilton de Holanda, Ivan Lins, Elba Ramalho, and Chico César—and established himself as a musician with an expression marked by both virtuosity and deep musical sensitivity. His international journey includes major festivals in Latin America, European tours, performances in the Middle East, and teaching at Brazil Camp in California and Berklee College of Music in Boston.
His discography shows a clear evolution and a constant exploration of new musical spaces – from his debut Cearencinho (2014) to the critically acclaimed Um Novo Tom (2023), which became a bestseller on Bandcamp’s instrumental chart.
In 2025, Pipoquinha will release his new album A Minha Pele, recorded at Gargolândia Studio and featuring guest appearances from international names such as John Patitucci, Victor Wooten and Richard Bona. The album marks a turning point where he places himself at the center as a composer and storyteller. The title track “A Minha Pele” deals with identity, experiences and belonging, and explores a musical landscape he himself describes as “Afro groove” – a mix of African impulses and the Brazilian tradition from which he springs.
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