Joao Callado

Cavaquinho player, composer

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I am a musician from Rio de Janeiro, specialized in samba and Brazilian music. I play cavaquinho, typical musical instrument used in samba and other rhythms from Brazil. I am also a composer, music producer and music director.

I have a home studio, where I can record and make music editions. I can also write arrangements, compose songs and themes and produce tracks, as well.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for João Callado
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Teresa Cristina & Grupo Semente
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Teresa Cristina
  • João Callado
  • João Callado
  • João Callado
Discogs verified credits for João Callado
  • João Callado
  • João Callado, Fernando Temporão
  • João Callado
  • Chico Caruso, Paulo Caruso, Aroeira E Seus Amigos
  • Léo Tomassini*
  • Teresa Cristina e Grupo Semente
  • Teresa Cristina e Grupo Semente
  • Moyseis Marques
  • Teresa Cristina E Grupo Semente
  • Various
  • Teresa Cristina
  • Adriana Partimpim
  • Zélia Duncan
  • Grupo Semente
  • Chico Caruso, Paulo Caruso, Aroeira E Seus Amigos
  • Abel Silva
  • Grupo Semente E Simone Mazzer
  • Moyseis Marques
  • Teresa Cristina E Grupo Semente
  • Teresa Cristina E Grupo Semente

4 Reviews

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  1. Review by Lorenzo V.
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    I really enjoy the unique touch Joao brings with his cavaquinho. He has excellent communication and an incredible ability to understand the nuances the song requires. This is the second time I’ve worked with him, and it’s always a pleasure.

  2. Review by Dario M.
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    Joao is an amazing musician. Very talented, he understood perfectly what I needed and didn't stop until I was fully satisfied. Super fast communication in English and Spanish too! Highly recommended.

  3. Review by Arthur
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    Joao is a fantastic artist, he understood what I wanted and work really fast, highly recommend !

  4. Review by Matthew M.
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    Joao is very skilled at his instrument! He works super fast and has great ideas. He is open to your ideas as well and it was a joy collaborating with him. You won't regret working with Joao

Interview with Joao Callado

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: It was the musical play Zeca Pagodinho - Uma História de Amor ao Samba. It won the 2018 APTR prize for best music for theater. I was musical director, arranger, conductor and cavaquinho player.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I've been playing cavaquinho with the singer Teresa Cristina in her lives, during lockdown, and recording cavaquinho in my home studio.

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: Julio Florindo, bassist player.

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Digital AND analog. Depends of what you have and want.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: A good work. Done with thought and care.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: I think that art and music are among the most powerful and wonderful things that humanity invented.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: They're often worried about not knowing to write or read music, but I say it's not a problem, since they have and idea of what they want.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: That it doesn't involve hard work, time and discipline.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: What do they want for their music.

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: Go to the links, hear the music, see the videos, know the work.

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: My cavaquinho, a computer, a good headphone, a external HD and a mic.

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I am a professional musician since 1998. I played a lot (and still do) with Teresa Cristina and Grupo Semente. But I also worked with Marisa Monte, Caetano Veloso, Zeca Pagodinho, Diogo Nogueira, Roberta Sá, Paulinho da Viola, Zélia Duncan, Adriana Calcanhotto, Turíbio Santos, Yamandu Costa, Paulo Moura, Marc Sway...

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: I play mostly Brazilian Music, especially Samba. But I hear all genres, and have worked with all kinds of music.

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: Peter Gabriel. I love his music, with Genesis and solo, since my teens.

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Be sure and do as planned, but be open to the opinion of the other musicians and engineers.

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: Samba, MPB, Bossa Nova and Brazilian Instrumental Music. But I also work with Rock, Jazz, Funk and Blues.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Playing cavaquinho and composing music.

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I have worked as composer, instrumentalist, arranger and producer of many songs. I can bring experience, creativity and knowledge.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: When I'm composing, I always seek balance between invention and communication. When I'm working for someone's project, I always seek what is best for the music.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: Avid Fast Track, Marshall MXL 2001 condensed microphone, cavaquinho, ukulele, keyboard, electric and acoustic guitars.

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Tom Jobim, Paul McCartney, Steve Reich, Mauro Diniz, Wanderson Martins...

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: Playing and recording cavaquinho, ukulele, guitar and keyboards; composing songs or instrumental themes; arranging, producing and directing shows, recordings and musical plays.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Teresa Cristina e Grupo Semente
  • Grupo Semente
  • João Callado
Gear Highlights
  • Fast Track Solo (Avid)
  • Marshall condensed microphone (MXL 2001)
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