The duo Rafael Beck and Felipe Montanaro met in January 2023 and quickly discovered a shared passion: instrumental music inspired by artists such as Hermeto Pascoal, Cesar Camargo Mariano, and Egberto Gismonti.

Since then, the pair have stood out as representatives of a new generation of Brazilian instrumental music, bringing energy, creativity, and virtuosity to the stage. With innovative arrangements and performances that combine technical mastery and sensitivity, they have earned national and international recognition — including a nomination for the 2025 Latin Grammy in the category Best Arrangement for the piece “Sapato Velho.”