Photo by Renata Ferraz 

Singer, percussionist, song-writer and Bahia native Nanny Assis, who has played with such artists as Vinicius Cantauria, Eumeir Deodato and John Patitucci, is a master of Brazilian Jazz, Afro-Brazilian music and other popular and folkloric sounds from his homeland. 

As part of the Vinicius Cantauria band, Nanny has performed in venues such as London’s BBC, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Blue Note in Milan, Rome Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Fregey Theatre in Belgium, TCA in Brazil, and Chiasso Festival in Switzerland.

To view a more comprehensive bio and timeline of achievements, click here.