He grew up with American jazz and classical music in the house because his uncle played guitar, lived next door, and visited frequently.

The following year he joined a band and performed professionally for the first time.

From 1972 to 1977, he attended the Villa-Lobos School of Music to study classical guitar.

During the next year, he met Herbie Mann, who Lubambo considered "my American father, my mentor for life.

He has also worked with Claudia Acuña, Leny Andrade, Gato Barbieri, Michael Brecker, Larry Coryell, Regina Carter, Dave Douglas, Paquito D'Rivera, Diana Krall, Ivan Lins, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Jason Miles, Jane Monheit, Hermeto Pascoal, Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, Dan Costa (composer), Luciana Souza[1] and Billie Eilish.