Paulo Bellinati is recognized as one of Brazil's top contemporary guitarists. He offers his audiences a varied program of rhy thmically and harmonically sophisticated original pieces plus tasteful arrangements of Brazilian folk melodies. Inspired by B razil's rich tradition of dance forms and rhythms Bellinati has applied modern compositional concepts and harmonies to creat e an exciting truly unique repertoire. In this Mel Bay Artist Series Bellinati performs ten exquisite original compositions.