Gabriel Improta

**Gabriel Improta** is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and producer known for his deep roots in Brazil’s rich musical traditions and knack for blending genres like samba, MPB, and rock. Born into a musical family (his father is legendary bassist Dadi), Gabriel cut his teeth collaborating with icons like Marisa Monte and Caetano Veloso, and even co-founded the breezy pop-rock group Banda do Mar. His recent solo work, including tracks like *Chovendo na Roseira* and *É o Violão do Brasil*, feels like a love letter to Brazilian guitar heritage—think shimmering rhythms, warm melodies, and playful nods to legends like Tom Jobim and Jorge Ben Jor. Whether he’s reimagining classics or crafting new gems like *Entre*, Improta’s music radiates joy and reverence for the sounds that shape Brazil’s cultural heartbeat.