International award winning singer Nanny Assis was named best male vocalist of the year in Brazil 2017 and is a music ambassador for his country. As one of the top singers, percussionists, songwriters in the Brazilian music world, he has performed with such renowned artists as Vinicius Cantauria, Eumeir Deodato and John Patitucci, and is a master of the many styles of Brazilian music, including samba, the music of Bahia, Brazilian Jazz, Afro-Brazilian music and other popular and folkloric sounds from his homeland.