Yamandu Costa, sometimes spelled Yamandú, is a Brazilian guitarist and composer. His main instrument is the Brazilian seven-stringed classical guitar.
Costa began to study guitar at age seven with his father, Algacir Costa, leader of the group Os Fronteiriços (The Frontiersmen) and mastered the instrument after studying with Lúcio Yanel, an Argentine virtuoso who lived in Brazil. At age fifteen, Costa began to study southern Brazilian folk music, as well as the music of Argentina and Uruguay.
Influenced by the music of Radamés Gnattali, he began to study the music of other Brazilians, such as Baden Powell de Aquino, Tom Jobim and Raphael Rabello.
At age seventeen he played in São Paulo for the first time at the Cultural Circuit Bank of Brazil; the concert was produced by Study Tone Brazil.
Costa's diverse styles include chorinho, bossa nova, milonga, tango, samba and chamamé.
Costa appeared in Mika Kaurismäki's 2005 documentary film Brasileirinho.
His album Vento Sul was considered one of the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2019 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.In 2021, his album Toquinho e Yamandu Costa - Bachianinha (Live at Rio Montreux Jazz Festival) (with Toquinho) won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Album.
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Some of their strengths
Yamandu Costa has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Analytical, Innovative, Imaginative, Creative, Compassionate, and Loyal.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Yamandu Costa is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Yamandu Costa well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Yamandu Costa as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Yamandu Costa is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Yamandu Costa tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Yamandu Costa's challenges
While Yamandu Costa has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Yamandu Costa can be Stubborn, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Emotional, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Yamandu Costa's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Yamandu Costa must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Yamandu Costa is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Yamandu Costa also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
