Miami-based Celebrated Brazilian Percussionist and Multi-Instrumentalist Gilmar Gomes
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Miami-based celebrated Brazilian percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Gilmar Gomes about his debut 2025 album 11:11 and a remarkable life in music that has taken him across the globe. The number 11 holds deep meaning for Gilmar, and fittingly, the album was released on 11/11/25.
11:11 is a vibrant record full of dynamic percussion and global pop sophistication—often described as having a “Brazilian Sting” spirit—while expanding the boundaries of modern world music. Gilmar blends Brazilian samba…
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