Humberto Gessinger, the iconic leader of the Brazilian rock band Engenheiros do Hawaii, has just released “Janeiro 26”, a deeply personal single that marks his debut in a new role: as a grandfather. The track is a direct tribute to his grandson Folke, born on January 26, 2026. The child’s name celebrates the Swedish heritage of his father, Gessinger’s son-in-law.
The release date carries heavy symbolic weight: it arrives today, February 13th, on the birthday of his daughter, Clara Gessinger. With this release, Humberto solidifies a poetic family lineage that began in 1992 with the classic hit “Parabólica” (written for Clara’s birth) and continued with “Fevereiro 13”, released in 2024.
An Intimate Multi-instrumental Craft True to his studio style of recent years, Gessinger took almost total control of the recording process. He performed the 8-string bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and keyboards. The only external collaboration came from Luke Faro on drums.
Recorded at Estúdio Soma in Porto Alegre, the song was produced by the artist himself alongside Protásio Jr. The lyrics establish a bridge through time and space, connecting Brazil and Sweden while reaffirming Gessinger’s recurring themes of time and generational bonds, summarized in the chorus: “Tu vens, eu vô / amor maior não há” (a Portuguese wordplay where vô sounds like both “I go” and “Grandpa”).
Analysis & Context
Takeaways:
- Family Trilogy: The song joins “Parabólica” and “Fevereiro 13” as musical tributes to his descendants.
- Folke: The grandson’s name reflects the cultural connection to Sweden.
- Southern Production: Recorded in Porto Alegre under the Deck record label.
- Strategic Release: Available on all digital platforms on his daughter Clara’s birthday.
Key Facts:
- Artist: Humberto Gessinger.
- Single: “Janeiro 26”.
- Recording Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Technical Highlight: Distinctive use of the 8-string bass.
