Adriano Trindade from the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre plays Brazilian jazz and a fusion of samba and rock music. Considered the precursor of samba-rock in New Zealand and Europe, where he lived for eight years, Adriano Trindade has always been ahead of samba-rock movement that swept London and Paris for a few years. He played in over 50 countries and at numerous festivals. In 2008 he recorded his debut solo album German Company.