Tiago de Melo Andrade, better known as Ze Cafofinho is part of Recife’s music scene. has one of the richest music production in Brazil. Situated in Northeast of this country, this city has been the birthplace of many talents, specially in the last fifteen years. Chico Science and Na?ao Zumbi, Siba & Fuloresta of Samba and DJ Dolores are just few examples. They have been responsible to bring a new vibration and rhythm in Brazil, mixing heritage from its historical tradition and contemporary tendencies and sounds. Ze Cafofinho, nickname of Tiago Andrade, belongs to this scene.
Ze Cafofinhoe is a musician, composer and singer. He has worked on music professionally for over 10 years, period in which Ze Cafofinho developed his mix of ska, jazz, macumba (afro religion) and samba. It is music from Pernambuco, Brazil, and it is good for dancing and listening.
He was a band leader of Songo, a group witch he created in 1990s; worked together with many important artists of Recife and had other experiences and projects, such as Variant and Versos, vialejos & quebranguladas.
Discography:
Um pé na meia, outro de fora (Tratore, 2007)
Casulo (Joinha Records, 2015)
Zé Cafofinho no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (Showlivre, 2017)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
