Renato Borghetti
(Photo: Wilson Dias/ABr, Brasília, 2006)
(Photo: Wilson Dias/ABr, Brasília, 2006)
Renato Borghetti (born July 23, 1963 in Porto Alegre) is a Brazilian folk musician and composer.
He works in many genres including traditional styles from his home state of Rio Grande do Sul, other styles of Brazilian music like samba, and international genres like jazz and European classical music. His main instrument is the diatonic button accordion (gaita). He won a Latin Grammy in 2005 for Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album, for his album Gaita Ponto Com.
In 2009 he performed at the Womex festival.