"Rafael Pondé is a warrior that left his native Bahia in Brazil to pursue an international career in the USA in 2017.He is a Songwriter, Multi instrumentalist, Singer and Record Producer. He has recorded 8 solo albums and collaborated with several artists, among them: 2025 Grammy wining producer Hans Martin Buff (Prince, Joss Stone , Scorpions), Grammy winning musician Bill Anschell, Latin Grammy awarded Brazilian band Natiruts, among others. He is the author of the song "Princesa do cerrado" recorded by Natiruts on their 4th album "Quatro" (EMI records). Along almost 30 years in the music business, Rafa has recorded all over the world and has being touring extensively in Europe, United States and South America.
We're celebrating Rafael Pondé's new album The Brazilian Reggae Experience Brazilian Reggae Experiencis Rafael Pondé’s ninth studio album and marks a new chapter in his career as his first to feature original songs in English.
Rooted in conscious music, the album is the result of Rafael’s journey into yoga and meditation. Its lyrics explore themes of self-confidence, self-realization, culture, joy, poetry, love, gratitude, and a deep connection to Mother Nature. This is music for the soul.
Recorded in both the United States (at The Music Company in Pacific Beach, CA) and Brazil throughout 2024, the album reflects the duality of Rafael’s life between two countries.
