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João Balouta, born on December 24, 1988, in Vila Real, Portugal, is a renowned composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He began his musical journey at the age of six, learning to play the recorder while accompanying his father to guitar lessons. At 17, inspired by the soundtrack of “Amélie,” he taught himself piano using YouTube.
Balouta pursued formal music education at the Regional Conservatory of Music in Vila Real, the Conservatory of Music and Dance in Bragança, and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Music at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. He also studied for a semester at the University of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic.
In 2017, he released his debut album “Morphosis,” inspired by the metamorphosis of butterflies, followed by a tour in Portugal and Spain. His second album, “Aurora Borealis,” came out in 2019, featuring 19 tracks inspired by the aurora borealis and the midnight sun . Balouta’s works, characterized by minimalist and neoclassical influences, have amassed millions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, reaching listeners in over 90 countries.
Beyond his solo projects, João collaborates with labels like Inri Classic and Andante Piano and offers services for films, games, and advertising. His live performances often feature piano and string ensembles, showcasing his versatility and deep musicality.
For more details, visit his official website.
Balouta pursued formal music education at the Regional Conservatory of Music in Vila Real, the Conservatory of Music and Dance in Bragança, and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Music at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. He also studied for a semester at the University of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic.
In 2017, he released his debut album “Morphosis,” inspired by the metamorphosis of butterflies, followed by a tour in Portugal and Spain. His second album, “Aurora Borealis,” came out in 2019, featuring 19 tracks inspired by the aurora borealis and the midnight sun . Balouta’s works, characterized by minimalist and neoclassical influences, have amassed millions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, reaching listeners in over 90 countries.
Beyond his solo projects, João collaborates with labels like Inri Classic and Andante Piano and offers services for films, games, and advertising. His live performances often feature piano and string ensembles, showcasing his versatility and deep musicality.
For more details, visit his official website.
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