Hatched / Singular

2015 / Quatro Ventos

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.

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2020

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).

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2006

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.

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2003

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.

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1998

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.

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