Pepeu Gomes is an uncanny axeman, with a precise style that makes each note linger a little longer than expected without harming the melody. Unlike some guitarists who become confined by a distinct sound, Gomes branched out from his ‘70s rock success to revolutionise Brazilian music, dabbling in New Wave, exploring funk and finding peace with samba and bossa nova. Often backed by other vocalists when exploring classic Brazilian genres, his unique voice is also an underrated weapon in his arsenal, smoothing out even his most adventurous tunes.