the Wagner Petrilli Band

Wagner Petrilli discovered the violão (Brazilian guitar) at an early age, and grew up apprenticing under several masters of the instrument in São Paulo. In 1998, Wagner moved to Toronto and quickly became a sought-after guitarist in the city’s Brazilian music scene. Since then, he has travelled across Canada performing with a number of artists and ensembles, and has been commissioned to compose and write lyrics for an array of projects.

After his first solo CD Confissão, Wagner was nominated for World Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. He also won Song of the Year with Louis Simao, at the International Portuguese Music Awards for their song Três Anos. Wagner continues to compose and perform and is working towards releasing another full-length album of original music by the end of 2026.