Hamilton de Holanda

Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians, a global ambassador for Brazilian music, and a master of improvisation. Picking up the mandolin at the age of five, he revolutionized the 10-string version of the instrument, blending Brazilian traditions like choro with jazz and other global influences. A four-time Latin Grammy winner with 17 nominations, Hamilton has earned international recognition and amassed over 14 million streams across 180 countries, with 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify in 2024. His music is rooted in family encouragement, a university degree in composition, and the vibrant choro street jams of Brasília. As an educator and cultural advocate, he co-founded the world’s first Choro School in Brasília and led the movement to establish a National Da…