Toninho Horta

Toninho Horta is a Brazilian guitar virtuoso and composer whose lush harmonies and poetic melodies have made him a beloved figure in MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and jazz circles. Hailing from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, he emerged in the 1970s as part of the groundbreaking Clube da Esquina collective alongside legends like Milton Nascimento, blending Brazilian rhythms with jazz-inflected sophistication. Nicknamed “the poet of the guitar,” his intricate playing and songwriting have influenced artists from Pat Metheny (who famously covered Horta’s “Francisca”) to contemporary Brazilian stars.

Still active today, Horta continues to charm audiences with releases like *Pedra da Lua* and collaborative projects such as *Baião Influenciado*, which nod to regional Brazilian styles like baião while keeping his jazz roots alive. Whether through intimate live recordings (*No Estúdio Showlivre*) or reinterpretations of classics (*Viva Eu*), his music feels like a warm conversation between old friends – effortlessly bridging generations and genres with timeless elegance.

Genres

Brazilian Jazz

Bossa Nova

Mpb

Latest Release

Pedra da Lua

Toninho Horta

Single - Released November 15, 2024