The greatest jam session in Brazilian history happened in one man's living room.
Based on the autobiography of noted music executive André Midani, André Midani — An Insider’s Story of Brazilian Music (2015) explores Brazilian music throughout his five-decade career through informal gatherings and jam sessions at his home, featuring Caetano Veloso, Jorge Ben Jor, Gilberto Gil, and Marisa Monte, among other luminaries of the industry.
Direction
Waddington captures casual genius without killing the vibe.
Production
Midani's actual home: no set, just decades of stories.
Director
Andrucha Waddington
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Midani launched PolyGram Brazil and signed everyone from Gal Costa to heavy metal bands, proving he could monetize any subculture.
The film's 2015 release coincided with Brazil's political implosion, making these musical archives feel like urgent national memory.
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