Amoy Ribas

Origin

Brasília, DF

Genres

samba, choro, jazz, baião, maracatu, frevo, música instrumental brasileira, batuque de roncador, jongo, barrabaixo, ijexá

Instruments

percussão, marimba, vibrafone, berimbau, pandeiro, tamborim, tumbadora, zabumba, piano, teclado, voz

Biography

Amoy Ribas is a Brazilian percussionist, marimbist, composer, and researcher born in Brasília. Since childhood, his musicality has been shaped by a rich tapestry of styles, including jazz, choro, samba, baião, maracatu, and frevo. This fusion of influences is a hallmark of his work, exploring the vast sonic possibilities of percussion instruments and transcending the rhythmic function to also encompass melodic and harmonic aspects. His unique and innovative approach to percussion has led him to collaborate with renowned national and international artists, solidifying his position as a prominent musician in the Brazilian music scene.

Throughout his career, Amoy Ribas has demonstrated a deep interest in researching and incorporating rhythms and instruments from various Brazilian cultures and traditions into his music. This pursuit has led him to explore popular manifestations such as jongo, maracatu, barrabaixo, samba, ijexá, and batuque de roncador, integrating them into his albums and performances. His work frequently dialogues with the soundscapes of deep Brazil, such as the sertão and riverside communities, drawing inspiration from legends and traditions, as evidenced in projects like "Descida do Rio", which pays homage to the São Francisco River. This connection with the country's cultural roots, combined with a contemporary sensibility, gives his music a singular identity.

Amoy Ribas has shared stages and projects with an impressive list of artists, including names like Hermeto Pascoal, Richard Galliano, Joyce, Marco Pereira, Guinga, Hamilton de Holanda, Beth Carvalho, Leila Pinheiro, Paulinho Moska, and Gilson Peranzzetta. His musical activity extends across various formations and projects, both in Brazil and abroad, with a highlight on his participation in the Berlin music scene, where he collaborates on projects that bring Brazilian music closer to jazz. His versatility as a musician and composer establishes him as a multifaceted artist, capable of moving between erudite and popular music, always enriching the rhythmic reservoir of national music.