Behring Leiros

Origin

Sobral, CE

Years Active

1954–2016

Genres

MPB, samba

Instruments

tantã

Biography

Behring Campos Leiros was born in Sobral, Ceará, on May 31, 1935, moving to Natal during his childhood. Throughout his journey, he stood out not only as a composer and instrumentalist, but also as a poet, consolidating a remarkable career within the Brazilian musical scene.

In 1954, he founded Trio Marajá alongside his cousin Marconi Campos and Hilton Acioli, a group that was later renamed Trio Marayá in 1956. With the ensemble, he acted as a tantã instrumentalist and manager, achieving great prominence on television and participating in historical moments of MPB, such as the 2nd Festival of Popular Brazilian Music in 1966, where they were part of the presentation of the renowned song "Disparada".

His production as a composer yielded works of great relevance, featuring illustrious partnerships and collaborations with major names in national music, such as Carlos Lyra. Behring Leiros passed away in São Paulo on June 12, 2016, leaving an indelible legacy in the country's culture and popular music.