Raphael Braga was born in Brazil. He started playing guitar at the age of 15, influenced by guitarists such as Steve vai, Joe Satriani, George benson, Steve Ray Vaughan and Scott Henderson. Between 2002 and 2010 he studied at ULM (Universidade Livre de Musica) where he specialized in Brazilian music, studying with great local musicians and artists. In addition to being a Guitarist, he worked as a Music Producer, arranger and Musical Director in more than 200 CDs and DVDs traveling in many Brazilian Tours accompanying and producing artists. He is currently on a World Tour having visited several countries including the United States, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and others. In 2011 he recorded his first album called Spontaneo, and right now he is working on his second album that will be released in Europe later this year.