Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist at ESMAE College in Oporto, Portugal, Manuel Maio studied at the prestigious jazz school Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood in France.
Manuel Maio released two albums with the group A Presença das Formigas, collaborated with acclaimed Portuguese artists such as Amélia Muge, João Afonso and Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Pastor.
Maio participated in several national and international projects and wrote music for theater and film. He also produced albums for various artists.
Eventually, Maio felt the need to express his musical voice through a solo album. He put together the 2022 album “Sem olhar ao Tempo”, with music and lyrics by Maio.
(headline image: Manuel Maio – Photo by Aymée Hamon)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.