Henrique Cazes

A Rio de Janeiro native, Henrique Cazes began playing professionally in 1976 with the ensemble Coisas Nossas and joined Camerata Carioca in 1980. In 1988, he released his first solo album, Henrique Cazes, and the method book Escola Moderna do Cavaquinho.

As a soloist, he recorded works dedicated to Waldir Azevedo and Pixinguinha, as well as Uma história do cavaquinho brasileiro. He also works as an arranger and producer on choro, samba and concert music projects.