Celebrated as a musical pioneer, Badi Assad's journey began in São João da Boa Vista, Brazil, where she was immersed in music from an early age. Guided by her father and brothers, the renowned Duo Assad, she began studying guitar at fourteen. In 1984, she won the Concurso Jovens Instrumentistas and later studied at the University of Rio de Janeiro. Assad's international success has led her to perform in over 50 countries at prestigious venues. Known for her innovation in the jazz and worldbeat genres, she frequently collaborates with leading musicians like Larry Coryell and John Abercrombie, Pat Metheny and Bobby McFerrin. Her albums "Solo" and "Rhythms" have garnered critical acclaim, with "Rhythms" winning Guitar Player magazine's Best Classical Album of the Year. Badi Assad has appeared on various media platforms, including the BBC and NPR. Her recordings for major labels have received numerous accolades, continuing to enchant audiences worldwide with her unique blend of guitar mastery and vocal artistry.
