Paulo Braga

Paulo Braga
Born(1942-11-24)November 24, 1942
Guarani, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Other namesPaulinho Braga
OccupationMusician
Known forDrummer for Bossa Nova and Música popular brasileira performers

Paulo Braga or Paulinho Braga (born 24 November 1942) is a Brazilian drummer and composer. He is considered an innovator in modern Brazilian drumming and one of Brazil's leading drummers, said by some to be the "father of modern Brazilian drums". He is best known for his long period playing with the "founder of bossa nova", Tom Jobim. Braga is said to have recorded more than 900 music tracks.

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