Samba, Bossa Nova, Choro, MPB, Salsa, Son and Rumba – for many years Maxim Zettel’s passion has been Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music. But other genres such as pop, funk, Latin jazz, and flamenco are also part of his regular repertoire. His musical versatility is evident in numerous concerts, shows, studio recordings, and his own percussion arrangements. He also participates in show productions for well-known event agencies. Music has taken him to many European countries, from Spain to Ireland and Ukraine, but also to countries outside Europe, such as Brazil, China and Lebanon. Since 2007, Maxim Zettel has been a lecturer for Brazilian percussion at the renowned Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, famous for its unique World Music Department, the only one of its kind in Europe. It is considered a benchmark even by international standards.