Bassist, Music Producer, Arranger and Composer Luciano Vasconcelos was born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil on June 7, 1975.
In 1992, he started to learn the first chords on the guitar with his father "Baiá" and his friend Laurinho.
When he turned 17, he had his first contact with the electric bass and at that moment, he began his passion for music and the search for the realization of his dream “Travel the world as a musician”.
New friendships, new paths emerged and led him to meet the excellent bass players of his city... Zé Pantaleão, Guga, Félix Baigon, Gancho, Zé Roberto and Fernando Nunes, who became watersheds for his musical understanding.
In 1995, Luciano Vasconcelos left his city in search of his dream and went to Porto Velho, Rondônia, to be the bassist of a dance band, formed by fellow countrymen and remained for approximately 01 year and 06 months.
Upon returning to his homeland, the world became easier to reach and he continued his dream.
In 1999, Luciano Vasconelos landed in Salvador, Bahia and took over the electric bass for the daring project, titled Lampirônicos. He stayed for 5 years in the band and recorded two albums released by Sony Music's Epic label.
He later became Owner Partner, Composer and Music Producer of the band Navio Negreiro between 2000 and 2005, he was the winner of the European Award, Alarga Sua Vida, in the Word Music category.
In 2004 he competed for the 2004 Caymmi Trophy, in the category of best Music Director.
Currently, Luciano Vasconcelos has lived in Lisbon, Portugal for 8 years and works extensively throughout Lusofonia, Africa, Europe, Asia and North America.
Throughout his career, Luciano Vasconcelos has performed in several shows as bassist for artists such as…
- Brazil -
João Nogueira, Jair Rodrigues, Elza Soares, Maria Creuza, Luiz Melodia, Carlinhos Brown, Frejat, Lobão, Antônio Carlos and Jocafy, Margareth Menezes, Carlinhos Marques, Biah Vasconcelos, Jurandir Santana, Altemar Dutra Júnior, ​Sergin Motta, Nelson Rufino, Netinho, Gil Melândia, Banda Calcinha Preta, Banda Pinote, Sami Tarik, Walmir Borges, Paula Mel, Dinho Zamorano, Marcia Short, Joyse Cândido, Mario Marta, Durval Lelys, Edu Casanova, Shanghai, Raimundo Sodré, Rebeca Mata, Paulinho Boca de Singer, Lazzo Matumbi, among others.
- Angola, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau -
Gerson Marta (AO), Djodje (CV), Grace Evora (CV), Tito Paris (CPV), Zé Delgado (CV), Kussondulola Band (AO), Karyna Gomes (GW), Kady (CV), Don Kikas (AO) ), Mirri Lobo (CV), Tonecas Prazeres (STP), Rick Man (CV), Jack Nkanga (AO), Mika Mendes (CV), Maya Cool (AO), Roger (CV), Costa Neto (MZ), Sara Tavares (CV), Maria Alice (CV), Maria Inês Paris (CV), Kimi Djabate (GW), Elida Almeida (CV), Eneida Marta (GW), Mário Lúcio (CV), Nelson Freitas (CV), among others.
- Portugal -
Mariza, Yami Aloelela, João Paulo Rodrigues, José Barros, Orlando Santos, Camané, Carlão, Jéssica Pina, Teresa Salgueiro, Júlio Pereira, Antônio Zambuja, among others.
- Spain -
Julio Ingleisa Jr and Victor Salvatti.
In addition to performing in live shows with the artists mentioned above, Luciano Vasconcelos also participated in recordings with most of them.
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His entire discography is registered at UBC (Brazil) and GDA (Portugal).