Raphael Rabello

Raphael Rabello
Background information
Birth nameRaphael Baptista Rabello
Born(1962-10-31)October 31, 1962
Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedApril 27, 1995(1995-04-27) (aged 32)
Rio de Janeiro
GenresBossa nova, choro, world music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentClassical guitar
Years active1974–1995
LabelsPolygram, Barclay, Visom, Columbia, Caju, RCA, Chesky, RGE, Spotlight, Acari, GSP

Rafael Baptista Rabello (October 31, 1962 – April 27, 1995) was a virtuoso Brazilian guitarist and composer. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was considered one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world and played with many famous artists, such as Tom Jobim, Ney Matogrosso, Paulo Moura, and Paco de Lucia.[1]

  1. ^ Neder, Alvaro. "Raphael Rabello: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 April 2010.