Amaranto

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years active

2000

Genres

mpb, vocal music

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar, flute, percussion, ukulele, harmonica

Biography

The Amaranto group is a vocal trio formed by the sisters Flávia, Lúcia, and Marina Ferraz, originating from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The group's journey began to take shape with the bands Flor de Cal and Rosa dos Ventos, before consolidating as Amaranto in 2000. Since then, the sisters have stood out for their rare pitch accuracy, refined vocal arrangements, and exploration of creative harmonies that evoke the landscape and sensitivity of Minas Gerais, uniting tradition and contemporaneity. With a lineup that includes voice, acoustic guitar, flute, and percussion, Amaranto has released nine works, including CDs, a DVD, and book/CDs, establishing itself as a reference in the Brazilian vocal scene.

Throughout their career, Amaranto has been celebrated by critics and the public for their inventiveness and vocal excellence. The group has dedicated an entire album to songs by Djavan, titled "Retrato da Vida", and explored the work of other great names in Brazilian music such as Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Tom Jobim, and Vander Lee, among others. In addition to their own compositions and interpretations, the trio frequently participates in shows and recordings by other artists, demonstrating the versatility and recognition of their work in the musical milieu.

Amaranto also stands out for their projects aimed at children, such as the CDs "Três Pontes" and "Três Estações", and the shows "A Menina dos Olhos Virados" and "O Menino das Cem Palavras", which resulted in book/CDs. The trio's strength lies in their familial rapport, which expands into creative harmonies and the construction of art as a space for encounter and sharing. The group demonstrates a broad command of their musical resources, elegantly exploring elements such as canons, countermelodies, and unisons, always with precise attention to instrumentation.