João Caetano (3)

João Caetano, a son of Portuguese parents was born and raised in Macau, where he completed his studies in the Macau Conservatory. At the age of 18, he won a scholarship to the U.K, where he was challenged to study percussion at Chichester University. João Caetano joined the legendary band Incognito at the age of 21 and so far he has already done 7 world tours and 7 albums, as a core member of the band. He has also collaborated with artists such as Chaka Khan, Mario Biondi, Anastacia, Leona Lewis, Ala.ni, Jessie J and Dionne Bromfield. With the talent to write and sing he decided to start his solo career to also reflect his Portuguese roots. Jean- Paul “Bluey” Maunick the founder of Incognito has recognized João Caetano as a talent ever since he joined the band. “Most of our Incognito fan base will know him for his energetic percussion performances in the band for the past few years and for his part in the drum solos which have become the highlight of our shows, but few will know that he is an incredible singer songwriter, guitarist and violinist”, he says. In 2016 João Caetano releases his “At One Voice” debut duet Single with Jean- Paul “Bluey” Maunick for London- based SplashBlue. It is also in the final quarter of 2016 that his three-song EP featuring Maria Emilia Reis is released by Sony Music. Free to experiment and develop his own concept João Caetano felt in 2017, he had reached a stage where he could better define the direction that his project in Portuguese could lead him. Reinventing tradicional Portuguese rhythms and merging them with Fado, João's music and singing style has been caracterize as truly unique. 2019, saw the release of João Caetano debut solo album Rhythm & Fado on a partnership with Rádio Macau. João Caetano's music and voice has had him featured on the most influential Folk artist list chosen by Jean Paul "Bluey" Maunick in his WorldWide FM radio program. João has had very positive reviews on international media, being invited to BBC Radio as well being invited to play the London Jazz festival. João Caetano solo album Rhythm and Fado was premiered on sold out concert at Ronnie Scott's, in London.