One of Rio de Janeiro's most exciting singer-songwriters of the last fifteen years is now living in Los Angeles- where he stands on the verge of an overdue American breakthrough. Before the move Latin Grammy nominee Rogê (pronounced haw-zheh) was the prince of Lapa the bustling downtown center of Rio's nightlife. Charismatic and scruffy with a distinctively raspy yet boyish voice Rogê — born Roger José Cury — gained an avid following for his swinging samba-funk tinged with Brazilian Soul. His acclaim rose when he cowrote the theme song for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Lavishly produced by the Budos Band's Thomas Brenneck a top session guitarist and collaborator with the stars (Lady Gaga Beyoncé & Jay-Z Amy Winehouse) Curyman will launch Brenneck's new label Diamond West.