Hermeto Pascoal is a visionary Brazilian composer and multi‑instrumentalist celebrated for his boundless creativity and genre‑defying approach to music. Born in 1936 in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, he blends elements of jazz, choro, forró, and experimental improvisation, often transforming everyday sounds into musical expression. Pascoal has collaborated with artists such as Miles Davis and Airto Moreira, earning global recognition for his innovation and spontaneity. Revered as “O Bruxo” (The Wizard), he continues to inspire generations with his fearless exploration of sound and his unwavering devotion to musical freedom.