In 2005, an 18-year-old Raphael
Gimenes left the sunny shores of
Brazil behind, embarking on a
journey to a distant and wintry
land. Denmark, known as
“Dinamarca” in Brazil, became his
new home, where he has lived for
almost two decades. Today, the
guitarist, composer and singer
presents his third album, an
introspective exploration of his
life in Scandinavia.
Beyond these experiences,
Gimenes leads us on journeys to
Denmark's neighboring lands,
Norway and Sweden, where
revelations and encounters with
the mystical find their way into
the lyrical fabric of his songs.

The music within “DINAMARCA”
delves deep into the soul of a
man who embraced his new
homeland with open arms, while
staying true to his roots. It unites
elements from both of Gimenes'
prior works, embarking on a
journey across ne...

In 2005, an 18-year-old Raphael
Gimenes left the sunny shores of
Brazil behind, embarking on a
journey to a distant and wintry
land. Denmark, known as
“Dinamarca” in Brazil, became his
new home, where he has lived for
almost two decades. Today, the
guitarist, composer and singer
presents his third album, an
introspective exploration of his
life in Scandinavia.
Beyond these experiences,
Gimenes leads us on journeys to
Denmark's neighboring lands,
Norway and Sweden, where
revelations and encounters with
the mystical find their way into
the lyrical fabric of his songs.

The music within “DINAMARCA”
delves deep into the soul of a
man who embraced his new
homeland with open arms, while
staying true to his roots. It unites
elements from both of Gimenes'
prior works, embarking on a
journey across new musical
horizons. The result transcends
borders, weaving itself into an
intricately beautiful tapestry—a
soul that has learned to
harmonize with two worlds.

DINAMARCA
RAPHAEL GIMENES Flavia Huarachi, Sebastian Macchi,
Cecilia Pahl, Gaby Echevarria, Cris
Ferro, and Lucas Almeida.

Denmark Unveiled through Brazilian Eyes

Accompanying Gimenes through
most of the album is Jan Kadereit,
who embellishes the songs with
tablas, drums, and several
percussive instruments. The
singer-songwriter Lucas Delacroix
features on bass synth and
electric guitar, while also acting as
co-producer and sound engineer.
The music further unfolds with the
nuances of a string quartet, a
brass quintet, plus several guest
musicians:...

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