A descendant of an indigenous Brazilian father and a Bahian mother, Xande was born and raised in the largest city in South America, S?o Paulo. Being a percussionist, he approaches his sound from a rhythmic view and from there creates memorable harmonies woven into the fabric of his art and his identity.

Lyrics inspired by experiences of love, social inequality, and cultural peculiarities of Brazil and the US. His music is fed by a pure and constant passion for his art, his homeland, and the ?light at the beginning of the tunnel?.

Relocating from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia, where he is now based, he has recently completed his debut recording project, Luz.

His lyrics are inspired by experiences of love, social inequality, and cultural peculiarities of Brazil and the US. His music is fed by a pure and constant passion for his art, his homeland, and the ?light at the beginning of the tunnel?.

In the live shows  Xande moves between percussion and vocals, both melodic and rap-like, with energy and effortlessness. He mixes his original music with traditional afro-brazilian songs and even some Bob Marley tunes.

Official Web Site: http://www.xandecruz.com

Luz (2006)