Nelson Latif

Cavaquinho and acoustic guitar player Nelson Latif formed his musical identity in the jazz scene of 1980's São Paulo. 
With roots in choro and jazz, Latif merges Brazilian styles and a classical guitar technique with diverse musical influences.

Latif started his studies at age fourteen. During the 90's he moved to Amsterdam and started performing on the cavaquinho, an instrument that has since become his trademark. Back in Brazil in 2001 he joined Trio Baru. Since then, Latif has performed as a soloist as well as in collaboration with various artists. 

As cultural promoter, Nelson Latif has been coordinating educational projects for universities and cultural institutions in Brazil and other countries around the world.