Hélio Delmiro

Hélio Delmiro is a refined, self-taught musician who developed a distinctive Brazilian jazz style on the violão (acoustic guitar), taking the guitar mostly when amplification is needed. He has worked with many a great international names in jazz and popular music in general, and has been praised by great critics and jazz journalists as well. He started his apprenticeship when he was given a cavaquinho by his brother, Juca. His other brother, Carlos, a piano a violão player, helped shape his relationship with music. In 1961, at 14, he became a professional musician, accompany...