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 Daniel Arruda  music from Daniel Arruda:"http://www.myspace.com/danielarruda

Brazilian musician and songwriter. Born and raised in the region between the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. During his early childhood, his musical interest was sparked by playing in the school orchestra.

In 1994 his first band "Black Maria" was founded and influenced by rock, hard core, and 90s hip hop.

In the following years, he performed solo and together with other bands such as, "Os magos da Ilha" or "Cunmucanacumbuca". During the summer, he toured extensively playing all over the state of Sao Paulo and the neightbouring state of Minas Gerais, and even the north & northeast coast of Brazil.

In 2001, Daniel set off to Barcelona,Spain where he developed a new band "Negokbça". This led him to take part in some of the most important festivals of Catalunya and all over Spain.

In 2004, he began recording and self-producing his band..s CD "Relo Rolo" participating as a composer and musician. It went on to sell over 20,000 copies.

Later in 2004, he took part in another CD-recording with "Shiva Sound". Today it..s renowned in Spain after they were contracted by the Label "Ventilador Musik".

2007 he has composed and produced ,the new childrens song book ,from the germany book writer, Dietrich Grönemeyer, Der Kleine Medicus , neuer abenteuer ,with hörverlag 2007.

Over the years, Daniel has performed with such famous artists as Lenine,Alceu Valença,Trio Virgulinho,Engeneiros de Hawaii,Paulinho Moska,Tribo de Jah,Dominguinhos,Elba Ramarho and others.

His own personal mix of rythmic acoustic guitar, a warm & captivating voice, created his own brand which he calls "Nova Musica Popular Brasileira"(NMPB) meaning New Wave of Brazilian Folk Music. His poetic songs reflect his experiences & travels beginning in Brazil and later leading him to Europe. The compositions have a South American base yet are fused with African & European elements.

2008 in Sao Paulo the party realese of your new solo project BIOMUSICA, music for nature ,a sucessfull top 10 independent sale!!! Daniel continues working passionately as a musician & songwriter while staying true to his cultural roots & identity.