Chico César

Chico César is one of the most in-demand songwriters and performers in Brazil. He became very popular with his debut album in 1995, of which "Mama Africa" became a huge hit and remains a hymn until today. Nowadays, with seven studio albums and three compilations (of which one has been released by Putumayo), Chico César is one of the most established artists of Brazilian Pop Music. He has written many songs for singers such as Daniela Mercury, Gal Gosta, Maria Bethania, which became huge hits. He is also internationally recognized as a songwriter with an uncompromising social conscience and commitment.
his new album "Francisco Forró y Frevo" was released by EMI brasil in June 2008. on the album, chico césar is diving deep into the culture of northeastern Brazil featuring its most popular rhythms: forró and frevo.
chico not only features the rhythms but mixes them up with an universal tunes like reggae and ska. he also uses the bahia guitars of the 70ies together with brass sections from pernambuco creating his very own sound.