BIO
Culture embodies the core values of humanity: creativity, innovation, connection, friendship, and relationships. It represents what we, as a community, can achieve together on this shared land. The beauty of art lies in its ability to serve the community, to awaken emotions, and to challenge societal norms. Through art, we not only express ourselves but also engage with the world around us, promoting understanding, empathy, and change. It has the power to unite, inspire, and provoke, helping us connect on a deeper level with each other and the world we inhabit.
Helio Cunha is a Brazilian/Canadian Audio Engineer, Musician, and Music Producer with nearly 20 years of experience in diverse music production fields. He holds a Bachelor's in Popular Music and a Master's in Music Performance from Unicamp, Brazil’s leading institution for popular music studies.
Helio began his career in 2004 at the Church of the Nazarene in Americana, Brazil, where he led a team of over 100 volunteers and played key roles in recording, mixing, and live performances. His work with Canto do Ceu resulted in four albums and two DVDs, alongside national and international tours.
Over the next seven years, Helio collaborated with major Brazilian artists, contributing to over 30 albums and performing on prominent TV networks like Globo and Record. In 2015, he co-produced Back to the Beginning, which won Best Jazz Album at the Los Angeles Academia Awards. He also co-produced Mares Rios by Gustavo Spínola, praised by critics in Brazil and Japan.
Helio’s work extends beyond music; from 2014-2017, he led a cultural outreach project in a São Paulo favela, bringing Brazilian percussion to local schools. His project won multiple awards for cultural impact.
Since moving to Toronto in 2018, Helio has worked with leading AV companies, providing live sound engineering and system design for top corporate clients, including TD Bank, RBC, and Oracle, across Toronto’s prestigious venues.
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