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João Selva, born in Rio de Janeiro, is the son of a pastor from Ipanema. He grew up in a community of former prisoners and converted artists. At 18, he began his career as a traveling artist, performing music hall shows for children across Africa, South America, and the Caribbean, before settling in Lyon, France, to start recording. His recent albums, Navegar in 2021 and Passarinho in 2023, reflect his ambitions to connect the musical elements of the Black Atlantic, ranging from Brazilian samba to Angolan Semba, Cape Verdean funaná, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, and American funk. His new album, Onda, continues this journey, showcasing a vibrant transatlantic artwork filled with sensuality and joy. João Selva embodies a sunny and flamboyant spirit with his latest wave album, Onda, set to release in 2025 under Underdog Records.

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