Anthony Lanni is a New York City based 6 & 7-string guitarist and composer with a focus on Brazilian and Italian music. As a soloist, Anthony performs his own instrumental, solo guitar arrangements of traditional Brazilian songs; including arrangements of compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes, Milton Nascimento, Ary Barroso, and more. Anthony is also band leader of the Brazil inspired "American Samba" band, Os Clavelitos. Anthony has composed music and lyrics for several tunes on Os Clavelitos' debut album, "Arriving", which reached #1 on the Roots Music Report Top 50 World Chart. His band's original music celebrates Brazil's rich musical heritage, combining Brazilian rhythms with English lyrics. Os Clavelitos also perform traditional and popular Brazilian songs (samba, baiao, bossa nova, samba reggae) sung in Portuguese. The band often incorporates batucada (percussion ensemble) into their shows and are known for their upbeat, high energy performances that get people up and dancing! To contact Anthony regarding bookings, lessons, or performances, e-mail him at anthony@anthonylanni.com, or call him at 718-344-9146.
Anthony Lanni is a New York City based 6 & 7-string guitarist and composer with a focus on Brazilian and Italian music. As a soloist, Anthony performs his own instrumental, solo guitar arrangements of traditional Brazilian songs; including arrangements of compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, Milton Nascimento, Ary Barroso, and more. Anthony is also band leader of the Brazil inspired "American Samba" band, Os Clavelitos. Anthony has composed music and lyrics for several tunes on Os Clavelitos' debut album, "Arriving", which reached #1 on the Roots Music Report Top 50 World Chart. His band's original music celebrates Brazil's rich musical heritage, combining Brazilian rhythms with English lyrics. Os Clavelitos also perform traditional and popular Brazilian songs (samba, baiao, bossa nova, samba reggae) sung in Portuguese. To contact Anthony regarding bookings, lessons, or performances, e-mail him at anthony@anthonylanni.com, or call him at 718-344-9146.