Hamilton de Holanda is much more than a virtuoso: he is the artist who reinvented the mandolin, transforming it into a universal voice capable of crossing genres, cultures, and borders. Brilliant and unique, he began his career at a very young age, revealing himself as a prodigy at just six years old, and today he is internationally recognized as one of the greatest innovators of contemporary music.
Awarded with Latin Grammys and numerous accolades, and a nominee for the Grammy Awards, he has brought his music to the world’s most prestigious stages: from Central Park in New York to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and iconic institutions such as the Grand Palais in Paris and the Smithsonian in Washington. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists of the caliber of Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascoal, Chucho Valdés, and Chico Buarque.
His contribution to the instrument is revolutionary: by adding two bass strings to the traditional mandolin, he created a 10-string version with a unique sound, expanding its expressive possibilities and influencing entire generations of musicians.
