Amyr Cantusio Jr.

Origin

Campinas, SP

Also known as

Amyr Von Bathel Cantusio

Years Active

1974–presente

Genres

progressive rock, electronic music, experimental rock, world music, new age, classical music

Instruments

keyboards, piano, organ, synthesizers, acoustic guitar, flute, percussion, bass, electric guitar, drums, exotic eastern instruments

Biography

Amyr Cantusio Jr. is a renowned Brazilian musician, composer, and producer, widely recognized for his mastery of progressive rock and electronic music. Born in Campinas, São Paulo, he began his musical studies early, at the age of five, with piano and acoustic guitar, and later graduated in classical music from Unicamp. His musical career took off in the 1970s, leading the Alpha III project, with which he released several albums in Brazil and abroad, establishing himself as a cult figure in the national progressive scene.

Throughout his career, Amyr Cantusio Jr. was voted "keyboardist of the year" several times by specialized magazines and received international recognition at festivals in Spain, Japan, Canada, and Italy. In addition to his work as a musician, he is also a visual artist, having created covers and logos for his own work, and has worked as a music critic and columnist for Brazilian and international publications. His vast body of work encompasses not only progressive rock, but also experimental music, electronic music, new age, world music, arabic and hindu rhythms, demonstrating his versatility and deep musical knowledge.

Alongside his musical career, Amyr Cantusio Jr. holds degrees in fields such as integral psychoanalysis, music therapy, occultism, and eastern philosophy. Currently, he develops world music and eastern rhythm projects with his wife, Cathia Cantusio, at the Espaço Cultural Lince Negro, teaching classes and exploring exotic instruments. His influence extends to artists like Rick Wakeman and bands like Yes, with whom he has collaborated and paid tribute, remaining active in the Brazilian music scene.

Discography

• Elemental (2008)
• Rubayat (2015)
• The Cage (2018)
• SPECTRO- Lago Negro (2021)