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Paulo Heman

Bahia, Brazil

Biography

Paulo Heman was born in Bahia, Brazil, and has been a musician since the age of 14. He plays afoxe and pandeiro and has played and recorded with some of the greatest artists in Brazil, including Elba Ramalho, Pepeu Gomes, Chico Buaque, Djavan, and others.

How we met:

We first met Paulo Heman when the PFC Band performed at the Rio + 20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.  We incorporated Brazilian musicians into the PFC performance and Paulo played percussion and has been our friend and soul brother ever since.  He joined the PFC Band on our 2014 Brazil tour as a percussionist and he is also featured on many of the videos on our album PFC 3

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PFC Videos Featuring Paulo Heman
Me Pierdo | PFC Band Live in Brazil

Oct 09, 2020

Listen to the Music | Songs Around The World Movie

Jul 14, 2020

PFC 3: Songs Around The World Movie

May 04, 2020

PFC Band Live in Brazil | Full Concert

Apr 10, 2020

2018: What A Year

Dec 31, 2018

Everlasting Arms | Song Around The World

Feb 09, 2018

Teach Your Children | Live in Brazil

Nov 30, 2016

Take Me Home, Country Roads | Song Around The World

Nov 28, 2016

Time Tough | Live Outside

Apr 14, 2016

Get Up Stand Up | Live in Brazil

Jan 13, 2016

Pemba Laka | Songs Around The World

Dec 31, 2015

A Change Is Gonna Come | Live in Brazil

Dec 23, 2015

Matinda | Live in Brazil

Nov 13, 2015

Don’t Worry Be Happy

Nov 21, 2014

Feliz Navidad

Oct 16, 2010

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