For almost three decades, Brazilian Girls has performed an eclectic blend of electronic, dance, jazz, and pop that melds multicultural sounds from tango to cumbia to punk rock, with hints of dub, improv jazz, and lounge. Over the years, their recordings have built a worldwide fanbase, received a Grammy nomination, and led to sold-out shows at top venues around the globe with captivating live performances that made the avant garde accessible.
In 2025, the band stepped into a new era of music and performances as a trio. Currently comprised of founding members Jesse Murphy (bass, vocals), Didi Gutman (keyboards, vocals), and Aaron Johnston (percussion, vocals), Brazilian Girls continues to explore new depths of globally infused electronic music and revolutionize the live concert experience.
When the band members come together, they innately craft a sound that’s recognizably Brazilian Girls, yet free flowing enough to constantly push boundaries, evolving the definition of what that sound should be. It’s free-spirited, yet locked in.
At its heart, the collective creates music that is imbued with the lifeblood of NYC, where the band formed in 2003; their forthcoming new music presents as a melting pot infused with relentless rhythm.
It’s fun. It’s sexy. But there’s an undeniable depth driven by high-caliber musicianship and genre-bending sound.
Look for new instrumentally driven recordings coming soon with vocals on some tracks, including guests like Norah Jones and Liset Alea. As the band steps into a new era of live shows, they aim to bring longtime fans along for the ride by honoring songs that established their legacy.
At upcoming shows, in addition to new music, they’ll perform a selection of hits with the help of a revolving list of guest vocalists and instrumentalists who bring a fresh energy to fan favorites.
Bio by Melissa Esposito / Upstate Music + Arts Media
Photos by Alejandro Lopez / theframehunter.com
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