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Felipe el
Singer and Composer
Eu sou o carnaval
Singer-songwriter Felipe EL presents the show “Eu Sou o Carnaval”, a tribute to the legacy of Moraes Moreira. The show is a vibrant immersion into the master's work, taking the audience on a musical journey that blends frevos, ijexás, samba-reggaes, and Bahian guitars in a joyful, danceable, and memorable performance.
The concert originates from the eponymous album (July 2025), a result of the artist's relationship with Moraes, Carlinhos Brown, and the family of Dodô and Osmar, incorporating the soul of Bahian carnival and producing this album which featured the participation of Davi Moraes, Clara Buarque, Armandinho, and Luiz Caldas
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The performance covers classics from Moraes Moreira's carnival repertoire, including tracks such as “Chame Gente,” “Bloco do Prazer,” “Chão da Praça,” and the title track “Eu Sou o Carnaval,” reinterpreted by Felipe EL with a contemporary sound. Between authentic rhythms and grooves of Afro-Bahian culture, the show celebrates Moraes' importance in the history of Carnival and Brazilian music, keeping his energy and legacy alive for new generations.
Through music, Felipe El, who played Moraes in the musical "Os Novos Baianos" - musical production by Davi Moraes and Pedro Baby - tells us the story of Moraes Moreira, his relationship with the Bahia Carnival, the strong Pernambuco-Bahia cultural exchange he represents, and the richness of his compositions.
about Felipe El:
His first album, “Felipe El” (2013), features twelve tracks that explores Brazilian musicality with a pop and world music accent. In 2016, he released the single
“Re-lógica”, showing the new face of his work, and with this song he won the first song festival in which he participated, in Paraguaçu - MG, the “Marolo de Ouro” music festival.
In 2019, Felipe El had a foray that brought him great growth, both musically and artistically. Participated in the cast of the musical “Os Novos Baianos”, playing the great Brazilian composer Moraes Moreira.
In May 2020, “System” was released— a fierce protest to the social and economic discrepancy deepened by endemic corruption. The music video for the song was among the 10 finalists of the Fair Play Anti-Corruption Music Competiton promoted by the IACC (International Anti-Corruption Conference), in South Korea.
In October 2021, he releases the EP “CORONÁRIO” , with six tracks that show the public the intimacy that the composer has with his instrument, sounding soft songs with deep meaning. It is an MPB voice and guitar album with influences from Moraes Moreira, Gilberto Gil and Djavan. His sweet and soft voice transports us to a pleasant atmosphere like a road trip by the seaside. It's a deep and beautiful album. Sweet and subtle. Those are songs that embrace people's souls.