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Badi Assad

Virtuoso and innovative guitarist, known for expanding the technical and expressive boundaries of classical guitar through extended techniques and sonic exploration.

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Acústico

Acústico

Acústico, a solo album by Badi, released in partnership with ONErpm Studios, featuring bassist Gustavo Tenes as the only guest, on the track Araçá Azul by Caetano Veloso.

Parte de Tudo Isso

Parte de Tudo Isso

An original album conceived and recorded live in the studio over just five days, in partnership with Afro-Minas artist Sérgio Pererê, with whom Badi co-wrote every track. The album celebrates the rich Afro-Minas culture and draws inspiration from the ancient traditions of Congado, capturing the essence and intensity of this unique creative process.

Bentu

Bentu

An original album conceived and recorded live in the studio over just five days, in partnership with Afro-Minas artist Sérgio Pererê, with whom Badi co-wrote every track. The album celebrates the rich Afro-Minas culture and draws inspiration from the ancient traditions of Congado, capturing the essence and intensity of this unique creative process.

Olho de Peixe – 30 Anos

Olho de Peixe – 30 Anos

A reinterpretation of the iconic Olho de Peixe album by Lenine and Marcos Suzano, recorded with the Orquestra Mundana Refugi — a multicultural group of immigrant and refugee musicians led by multi-instrumentalist Carlinhos Antunes. A celebration of Brazil's musical richness intertwined with the diverse ethnicities and cultures of the orchestra's members.

Waves

Waves

An album dedicated to Brazilian music, exploring the boundaries between classical and popular genres. It includes works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Hermeto Pascoal, and original compositions by Sérgio Assad, reflecting the richness and complexity of Brazil's musical tradition. According to Sérgio, it's a type of music that defies categorization — 'some call it jazz, others call it avant-garde, but in Brazil we simply call it popular music.'

Feminina

Feminina

Release of the single Feminina, composed by Badi Assad and percussionist Simone Sou, and performed by them together with singers Luedji Luna and Assucena.

Ilha do Amar

Ilha do Amar

Release of a single in which Badi performs live at Apodi 185 studio, singing the song co-written with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dani Black, joined by Décio 7 (percussion) and Meno Del Picchia (double bass).

Ilha

Ilha

An original album diving into themes of renewal and reflection — as if, after a physical and existential shipwreck, the world found shelter and hope on a new "island." To build this symbolic territory, Badi Assad partnered with major names in Brazilian music from different generations — Chico César, Lucina, Alzira E, Dani Black, and Lívia Mattos — in collaborations that philosophize, through song, about what we carry into our inner island.

Volta ao mundo com Convidados

Volta ao mundo com Convidados

Badi Assad – “Volta ao Mundo com Convidados” – A project carried out during the pandemic, sponsored by the São Paulo State Cultural Incentive Law (PROAC). The work features five songs, each performed in collaboration with a special guest: Lívia Mattos (Sardinia Memories, by Geoffrey Oryema), Carlinhos Antunes (Mungu, by Lokua Kanza), Marcelo Pretto (Pra Onde Vai Valente?, by Manezinho Araújo), Swami Jr. (Drume Negrita, by Ernesto Grenet), and Fernandinho Beatbox (Ultraleve, by Badi Assad).

Around the World

Around the World

A solo album celebrating cultural diversity through a sound that travels the globe — from Iceland to Chile, passing through England, the Arab world, and of course, Brazil. It reflects Badi Assad's global artistic vision and was recorded after the release of her first book Around the World in 80 Artists (Polen Books, 2018).

StringShot

StringShot

A collaboration with blues guitarist Roy Rogers and harpist/violinist Carlos Reyes. The album fuses elements of blues, Latin, and world music, reflecting Badi Assad's wide-ranging sound and artistic reach.

Hatched / Singular

Hatched / Singular

Hatched (U.S. release) and Singular (Brazil release) are the same project, launched in different years. The album features a repertoire mostly made up of songs by new voices in contemporary pop — like Hozier, Lorde, and Mumford & Sons — reimagined by Badi Assad with a Brazilian flavor. To her, these artists represent a return to philosophical depth in pop music.

Two Worlds One

Two Worlds One

A collaborative album with pianist Cornelius Kreusch, guitarist Johannes Kreusch, and percussionist Jamey Haddad — blending jazz with world music.

Cantos de Casa

Cantos de Casa

Cantos de Casa is Badi Assad's first children's album — entirely original — celebrating the playful world of childhood by narrating a typical day in the life of a child, from waking up to bedtime. A key feature of the project is the use of household objects as instruments, matching the environment described in each song. For example, in "Salvador Dalí" and "Vamos Tomar Banho," which take place in the bathroom, sounds are made with toothbrushes, PVC pipes, copper tubes, and other everyday percussive elements. The album won the Cata-Vento Award from Fundação Padre Anchieta as Best Children's Album of the Year.

Between Love and Luck

Between Love and Luck

The international release of Amor e Outras Manias Crônicas, featuring four songs translated into English by Badi Assad herself.

Amor e Outras Manias Crônicas

Amor e Outras Manias Crônicas

An original album that explores everyday themes with intimacy and poetry. This work earned Badi the APCA Award (São Paulo Association of Art Critics) for Best Composer of the Year, and her song "Pega no Coco" won first place in the World Music category at the USA International Songwriting Competition.

Ópera das Pedras

Ópera das Pedras

A live album capturing the soundtrack of the multimedia show Ópera das Pedras (Opera of Stones), created by artist Denise Milan and co-directed by Lee Breuer of the New York-based group Mabou Mines. The project blends music, theater, and visual arts in a poetic reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature. This album preserves the show's symbolic power and philosophical depth. Badi Assad plays the role of Agrégora, giving voice to compositions by André Mehmari, Clarice Assad, Marco Antônio Guimarães, Naná Vasconcelos, Carlinhos Antunes, and herself. Recorded live at Teatro do SESC Ipiranga.

Badi Assad Solo – DVD

Badi Assad Solo – DVD

Released in celebration of Badi Assad's 20-year career, this audiovisual recording captures all the vibrant energy and emotional intensity of her live performances. Directed and produced by her nephew Rodrigo Assad, the DVD is divided into three distinct sets, each revealing a different facet of her artistic versatility — from experimental music to intimate songs and the richness of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB). A powerful and sensitive portrait of a career marked by innovation and heartfelt performance.

Wonderland

Wonderland

Wonderland features an eclectic repertoire, bringing together songs by artists from different generations and styles, such as American singer Tori Amos and samba master Cartola, resulting in a unique and contemporary sound. With striking interpretations and creative arrangements, the album showcases Badi Assad's versatility as a vocalist, guitarist, and performer. One of the highlights is the track "Vacilão" (Zé Roberto), which includes a special appearance by singer Seu Jorge. Internationally acclaimed, Wonderland was selected by BBC London as one of the 100 best albums of the year and made it into Amazon.com's Top 30 list.

Sérgio & Odair, Badi and the Assad Family – A Brazilian Songbook

Sérgio & Odair, Badi and the Assad Family – A Brazilian Songbook

Recorded live in Brussels in 2004, this project celebrates the musical union of three generations of the Assad Family. On stage were the family's patriarchs Seu Jorge and Dona Ica, siblings Sérgio, Odair, and Badi, as well as Sérgio's children — Clarice and Rodrigo — and Odair's daughter, Carolina, who made her recording debut here.

Verde

Verde

Verde brings a mix of original songs and reinterpretations of Brazilian and international classics, with innovative arrangements and Badi Assad's trademark. The album features special participation from two great names in Brazilian music: Naná Vasconcelos, who contributes with his unmistakable percussion, and Toquinho, who joins Badi on one of the tracks. The fusion of different styles and Badi's musical sensitivity result in a work that highlights her technical skill and creativity as an interpreter and composer.

Dança das Ondas

Dança das Ondas

CD reissue of Badi Assad's first album, Dança dos Tons, originally released on vinyl. The new version includes additional tracks and highlights not only Badi's technical skill as a guitarist but also her creativity as an interpreter and composer, offering a more complete view of her musical journey.

Three Guitars

Three Guitars

Collaborating with legendary guitarists Larry Coryell and John Abercrombie, Badi Assad presents a refined fusion of jazz and Brazilian music, with sophisticated arrangements and sensitive interpretations. Recorded after her process of overcoming Focal Dystonia—a neurological condition that temporarily took her off the stage—the album marks her return to full artistic activity.

Nowhere

Nowhere

Recorded independently in Florida, this album reflects Badi's journey during her diagnosis with Focal Dystonia. Co-written with ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young, the songs explore spirituality, inner strength, resilience, and transformation.

Chameleon

Chameleon

Badi Assad's debut in a multinational record label, the album brings together original compositions and classics of Brazilian music—such as "Ponta de Areia" by Milton Nascimento and Fernando Brant. With a mix of pop, flamenco, and jazz, the album showcases Badi's vocal and instrumental versatility. The track "Waves" was included in the soundtrack of the film It Runs in the Family, starring Kirk and Michael Douglas.

Echoes of Brazil

Echoes of Brazil

An instrumental album that honors the roots of Brazilian guitar, bringing reinterpretations of Brazilian music classics with an innovative and personal approach.

Rhythms

Rhythms

Exploring the fusion of Brazilian rhythms with international influences, Rhythms consolidates Badi Assad's unique identity in the world scene. The album was elected "Best Classical Album of the Year" by Guitar Player magazine in 1996, the year Badi also received the award for Best Fingerstyle Guitarist.

Solo

Solo

Badi Assad's debut in the American solo scene. Recorded in New York, the album highlights her versatility as a guitarist and singer, also marking the beginning of her innovative fusion of percussion—both vocal and physical—performed simultaneously while playing guitar and singing. It was with this work that Badi began to be called by part of the American press as "One Woman Band".

Dança dos Tons

Dança dos Tons

Independent vinyl album sponsored by Galvani Fertilizers, marking Badi Assad's debut. It showcases her technical skills and musical sensitivity. The repertoire includes works by composers who bridge classical and popular music, such as Roland Dyens and Leo Brouwer, and presents Badi's first songs, co-written with her brother Sérgio Assad.

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