Rafael Ponde is a musician based out the the Brazilian city of Salvador, Bahia and creates a smooth sound that mixes both traditional Brazilian rhythms and contemporary feels to create thought provoking music that provides both a joy to the ear and a soothing sensation to the soul.

Rafael Ponde packs night clubs in Salvador with a crowd that both enjoys his music and the scene it creates. The vibe that his fans exchange with him and his band has allowed him to share with the world his vision of heart-felt music, poetry, and passion.

Bahia is alive with the arts, music and dance. From this natural atmosphere has appeared amazing world famous artists such as Gilbert Gil and Caetano Veloso, as well as indepented artists that have made a name for themselves without the support of big business and corporate infracture that has dominated so much of America's music limiting its creative potential.

Brazil's love and support of the arts has spawned free creative expression and given the opportunity for so many talented musicians that would have otherwise been overlooked. Rafael Ponde is one of these artists, creating music from the heart, and pushing the envelope of modern music by pulling influences from Brazilian legends and mixing them with the sounds of other international greats such as Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley.

In producing his debut CD, Atomospalavrascançoes, Rafael has pulled from the talents of many impressive local artis such as Ari Bidal on drums and percussion, Luis Fernando and Ricardo Brito on bass, and Lucas Luz on keys. Joining them and adding his talents as both a producer, engineer, and musician was Chad Farran, who spent time in Brazil helping to craft the CD by exchanging ideas, knowledge, and influence, as well as his love for Brazilian culture and art.