João Tostes is a Brazilian ukulele virtuoso who has significantly influenced the popularity of the ukulele and emerged as a notable author in music in Brazil and beyond. Tostes’ work has been widely recognized by audiences and acclaimed musicians. He serves as the director of the Brazilian Ukulele Festival, where he brings together ukulele enthusiasts from across the nation. He plays the instrumental ukulele and enchants people from all over the world, having already performed musically on 4 continents. He is musically inspired by many artists, from Chiquinha Gonzaga and Tom Jobim to Paco de Lucia and David Gilmour. His teachers were Ian Guest, Gilvan de Oliveira, Mozart Mello, Nelson Faria, Hamilton de Holanda, Kimo Hussey, Changsoo Kim and James Hill and he is recognized by names like Nelson Faria, Hermeto Pascoal and Mozart Mello. More info: https://joaotostes.com