Wallace Negão is a Brazilian singer, musician, and the leader of samba fusion – a sound he defined by mixing together traditional samba elements with jazz, soul, and other world music stylings. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Wallace was exposed to the music of his region from an early age. Thanks to his soulful voice and the virtuosity of his cavaquinho playing, Wallace has been able to perform on many international stages, opening for such artists as Ivete Sangalo, Fundo de Quintal, Revelação, Os Travessos, Sorriso Maroto, Grupo Pixote, Os Morenos, Sociedade do Samba, Ki Prazer and Asa de Águia. Last year his single release Ma Cherie Amour, a Portuguese cover of the Stevie Wonder classic, opened the door for him to begin performing in the United States (Brazilian Day Santa Barbara 2024; Hotel Ziggy – Los Angeles). Currently residing in France, Wallace is destined to leave his mark on international audiences with his original sound – Samba Fusion.