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Rogerio Caetano (Goiânia, September 26, 1977) is a Brazilian musician, arranger, musical producer and composer. Bachelor of Music in Composition by the University of Brasília, he is an awarded virtuosy and international reference in 7 strings guitar. Using a revolutionary language, within the choro and samba music genres and mixing jazz elements, he represents a new school for this instrument.
He has a method for the instrument and a discography with 7 albums, three nominated for the Brazilian Music Prize (2007/2013/2016), being awarded in 2016. In 2015 he was also awarded the IMA (Independent Music Awards).
His partners include Yamandu Costa, Hamilton de Holanda, Marco Pereira, and Eduardo Neves.
He has been promoting his art in Brazil and abroad, performing concerts in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, USA, China, India, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, and Ecuador.
He has recorded with artists such as Zeca Pagodinho, Arlindo Cruz, Beth Carvalho, Caetano Veloso, Monarco, Dona Ivone Lara, Maria Bethânia, Nana Caymmi, Ivan Lins, among many others.
In partnership with Marco Pereira, Rogerio Caetano wrote the "SETE CORDAS, TÉCNICA Y ESTILO" method, a work that deeply addresses the language of the 7-string guitar, mainly in the universe of choro and samba.
Also participated as protagonist of the series / documentary Sete Vidas em Sete Cordas that has been exhibited with great success in the Canal Brasil and TV Cultura.