[1][2] Vilar was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and began studying music at the age of 13.
After graduating in Journalism at age 22, Vilar moved to London.
[3] In 2011, Vilar released his debut album Studies in Bossa on Far Out Recordings, a British label that specialises in bringing Brazilian music to Europe.
The album featured on the World Music charts in Japan and opened the door for Vilar to perform in venues such as The Shrine Harlem in New York, Somerset House and Ronnie Scotts in London.
He has recorded a session at BBC Maida Vale Studios and released Studies in Bossa Deluxe in 2013.