Cuca Teixeira

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

jazz, instrumental music, MPB

Instruments

drums

Biography

Cuca Teixeira is a renowned Brazilian drummer born in São Paulo, whose career is deeply marked by his dedication to instrumental music and partnerships with major names on the national and international scene. Born into a musical family, he had early exposure to art through his father, drummer Edegar Teixeira, and his mother, singer Sara Chretien, which prompted him to begin his professional career at 15 years old playing in the São Paulo nightlife.

Throughout his career, he has been part of several prominent projects, such as SubsoloTrio, Mr. Motaba, and UmDoisTrio, in addition to collaborating with established artists. Between 2000 and 2004, he was part of Marina Lima's band, participating in tours and important albums like "Sissi na Sua" and "Acústico MTV Marina Lima". Later, he consolidated a solid partnership with Maria Rita, accompanying her on world tours and highly successful records like "Segundo" and "Samba Meu". He has also recorded and shared the stage with icons such as Kiko Loureiro, Paula Lima, and Hermeto Pascoal.

Discography

• Neural Code (2009)
• Cuca Texeira (2014)
• Groove Reunion (2021)
• Mr. Motaba Acústico (2023)
• É PRA JAZZ (2024)