Rosàlia de Souza is one of today's most exciting and engaging interpreters of Samba, Bossa Nova and the wider Brazilian musical tradition. In her voice and performance, you feel the essence and sophistication of Rio de Janeiro (her hometown) in the 60s, while her individuality shines through with a modern sensibility and energy. She has worked with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music (Marcos Valle, Toco, Roberto Menescal) while also developing close collaborations with some of Europe's best musicians and she has 13 releases under her own name. Rosalia travels all over the world, and the 55º is Copenhagen's latitude, where this group originates.

Rosalia was introduced to Jonas Johansen in 2017 during a week of concerts in Montmartre, and the two immediately discovered that they were a strong musical match. Since then, the band has played several successful tours with hugely positive reactions at festivals and venues around Denmark and Sweden.