Aylton Montarroyos

Origin

Recife, PE

Also known as

Ayrton Montarroyos

Genres

MPB, samba

Instruments

voice

Biography

Aylton Montarroyos, whose birth name is Ayrton José Montarroyos de Oliveira Pires, was born in Recife on June 27, 1995. A descendant of Spanish Jews and raised amidst musical influences brought by his family, the singer began performing songs in his childhood, receiving great encouragement from his grandmother Célia and his great-aunt Cirleide. At just 16 years old, he held his first professional concert at the Beberibe Theater, after gaining online visibility interpreting MPB classics.

Throughout his career, the artist has participated in important projects honoring major names in Brazilian music, such as when he recorded classic themes and received a Latin Grammy nomination for the album Herivelto Martins - 100 Anos. His national profile increased significantly in 2015, when he joined Lulu Santos's team on the fourth season of the reality show The Voice Brasil, a program in which he reached the grand final and performed works by renowned composers such as Chico Buarque.

In addition to his striking television stint, the singer has consolidated his discography with acclaimed albums that traverse the tradition of Brazilian song. Throughout his career, he shares artistic affinities and references with icons such as Dalva de Oliveira, Cauby Peixoto, and Elba Ramalho, reaffirming his commitment to the preservation of the country's musical memory.

Discography

• Ayrton Montarroyos (2017)
• Um Mergulho no Nada (2019)
• Caetano Veloso Além do "Transa" (2021)
• A Música de Tom (2021)
• Lupicínio Rodrigues, Entre Dores e Amores (2021)
• Sorriso Negro: O Samba de Ivone Lara (2021)
• Chorinho, Essência Brasileira (2021)
• A Lira Do Povo (2024)
• Alguém Cantando Caetano (2024)