Biography
Zuco 103, the brainchild of Lilian Vieira, Stefan Schmid, and Stefan Kruger, emerged onto the music scene in 1999 under the moniker Rec.a, and their collaborative efforts have only flourished since then. Their ingenious fusion of Brazilian music, funk, jazz, and electronics has garnered them a legion of admirers and accolades, and established them as pioneers of the Brazilectro genre. With a career spanning the globe, they have shared the stage with icons like Joe Jackson, Sergio Cavazzioli (Gilberto Gil), Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, and Marcos Suzano.
The trio first met in 1989 at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where Vieira honed her singing skills. Schmid, the mastermind behind the term ‘Brazilectro,’ which became an international phenomenon, ushered in a scene of kindred artists and DJs. Their music seamlessly blends samba, bossa nova, dub, and drum’n’bass, creating a sound that is both natural and danceable.
With successful performances at various festivals and clubs across the world, including Rock Werchter, North Sea Jazz Festival, and Fuji Rock Japan, their pioneering career and deep discography place them among the veterans of the Brazilectro scene. In 2023, Zuco 103 released their ninth studio album, Telenova.