Paulo Padilha comes from Sao Paulo, one of the biggest cities in the world. His music features the infectious, upbeat rhythms of Brazil with lyrics from the daily life of a musician living in a chaotic, Latin American metropolis.
This week the singer, guitarist and composer is in Sisseton as a part of a tour through the Arts Midwest World Fest program. He and his band are working with students and playing with local musicians. The visit culminates with a Saturday evening performance at the Sisseton Performing Arts Center.
Padilha joined Dakota Midday on the line from Sisseton Wahpeton college and discussed his music and offered "hugs from Brazil."