NatanaelCarvalho

Natanael Carvalho's relationship with music began even before he was born, when his father would play songs for him while he was still in his mother's womb. Throughout his childhood, he explored various instruments and areas of music, including drums, piano, percussion, and music production, before eventually discovering the guitar.

Self-taught, Natanael began learning to play the guitar during the pandemic, in June 2020. His encounter with the instrument profoundly transformed his relationship with music. Upon discovering the work of Yamandu Costa, he realized that music could become not only a profession, but a way of life.

Yamandu became one of his foremost musical references, alongside artists such as Raphael Rabello, Guinga, Baden Powell, and Marcus Tardelli. His influences, however, extend beyond particular artists and genres. From Brazilian guitar to flamenco and classical music, through choro and the Brazilian song tradition, he is also drawn to musical expressions from different parts of the world. To him, each genre possesses a singular beauty, consciously or unconsciously absorbed and incorporated into his own way of making music.

A defining moment in his artistic development was meeting Guinga and developing a friendship with the renowned guitarist and composer. Their encounter came at a time when Natanael was considering giving up the guitar. Beyond encouraging him to continue, his closeness to the composer began to influence the way he plays, thinks about, and understands music.

Natanael's potential has also been recognized by guitarist and composer Robson Miguel, who sees him as someone capable of joining a new generation of guitarists in Brazil: “You can consider yourself someone who, by expanding your repertoire and studying hard, can already place yourself among the new generation of Brazilian guitarists—and new names are needed.” The statement reflects both the recognition of his potential by experienced musicians and the importance of continuous development in a career that is still in its early stages.

In his compositions, Natanael begins with a musical idea that deeply captures his interest and works on its development with meticulousness and persistence. His piece “Inspirações” is the composition he considers closest to his current artistic identity, as it embodies his vision of a virtuosic guitar—one filled with nuance, depth, exuberance, and a life of its own. The piece will give its name to the solo guitar album Natanael has been developing for more than three years, a project that represents a new chapter in his career.

Making a living through the guitar is the great dream of his life and a purpose to which he devotes daily effort, discipline, and commitment. His greatest artistic ambition is to achieve excellence in composition, arranging, performance, and musical maturity. In the years ahead, he intends to become part of concert and performance circuits throughout Brazil and around the world, collaborate with major artists, and consolidate his original work with the release of his album.

Natanael Carvalho also filmed and edited his own documentary, in which he tells, in detail, the story of his first five years with the guitar, documenting his evolution as an instrumentalist and the process of building his musical identity. Watch the documentary by clicking the link below.