PAULINHO DA COSTA
Genres: RnB, World Fusion • Brazil

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Paulinho Da Costa discovered his love for percussion at the tender age of five by exploring the different sounds of everything he could get his hands on. While still in his early teens, he joined several musical groups, traveling extensively throughout the world. Upon arriving in the United States, the multi-versed percussionist carved a sizable niche in the music community. Contributing his professional outlook and friendly appeal to eight hundred fellow artists, his name has appeared on over two thousand albums and numerous top-selling records, including works by Quincy Jones, jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis, plus pop superstars such as Madonna, Sting, and Michael Jackson. Perhaps even more outstanding than the multitude and caliber of artists he plays with, is the variety of musical styles he has mastered. A dynamic percussionist, an innovative composer and a qualified producer, Paulinho's musical versatility is also read more...