**Sebastião Tapajós** Sebastião Tapajós (1943–2021) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer celebrated for his virtuosic technique and refined fusion of classical guitar traditions with Amazonian rhythms. Born in Santarém, Pará, he studied in Portugal and Spain before releasing over 50 albums that showcased his mastery of Brazilian styles such as choro, samba, and bossa nova. Tapajós collaborated with major figures across Latin American and European music, earning recognition as one of Brazil’s foremost instrumentalists and an ambassador of its rich musical heritage. **Pedro Santos** Pedro Santos (1919–1998), also known as Pedro Sorongo, was a visionary Brazilian percussionist, composer, and instrument inventor whose groundbreaking 1968 album *Krishnanda* became a cult classic of experimental MPB and Afro-Brazilian psychedelia. Blending traditional percussion with inventive sound design, Santos explored spirituality, nature, and rhythm in ways that pushed the boundaries of Brazilian popular music, leaving a lasting influence on generations of musicians seeking to bridge ancestral roots with modern expression. **Djalma Corrêa** Djalma Corrêa (born 1942) is a pioneering Brazilian percussionist, composer, and educator whose work bridges Afro-Brazilian traditions, jazz, and contemporary music. Known for his innovative rhythmic concepts and founding of the Percussão Brasileira group, Corrêa has collaborated with icons such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Gal Costa. His approach to percussion—both scholarly and deeply spiritual—has helped redefine rhythmic practice in Brazil, inspiring artists across genres through his dedication to cultural heritage and musical exploration.