Visconde and Pai de Santo began working on an idea together in 2020, and then the concept for Opanije started expanding, as the Pandemic changed drastically the reality of Traditional Culture in Brazil.
Opanije started then its way to becoming a platform where students can engage with teachers, learn and find free resources on traditional arts.
Starting his professional musical career as early as 14 in Salvador, Bahia, he has played for famous bands, traveled around the world, and worked with several of Brazil’s mainstream artists. He is also from a Traditional community, being a Candomblé Practitioner, where he holds the title of OTUN ALABÊ, a distinctive responsibility in the Terreiro. To learn more this means, you refer to our Guide to Candomblé.
Visconde is also a percussionist, having several years of experience, playing with Bands, Traditional culture groups, and playing with Master teachers. Visconde started working professionally as a writer during the Pandemic and hasn’t stopped since, writing pieces on Opanije and other cultural sites.
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