Dudu Maia

Origin

Brasília, DF

Genres

choro, instrumental music, world music

Instruments

mandolin

Biography

Dudu Maia, artistic name of Eduardo Maia Venturini, was born in Brasília on January 27, 1977. He is a renowned Brazilian mandolinist, composer, and music producer, having begun his artistic career in 1998 under the strong influence of major names such as Hamilton de Holanda and Reco do Bandolim. Throughout his career, he has stood out not only as an instrumentalist but also as an educator, having taught at the Escola Brasileira de Choro Raphael Rabello and developed reference pedagogical methods for teaching choro and the mandolin.

In 2011, he founded the acclaimed Trio Brasileiro alongside brothers Alexandre Lora and Douglas Lora, a group with which he has recorded several albums and undertaken international tours in countries across North America and Europe. His global projection reached a significant milestone in 2018, when the album Rosa dos Ventos, recorded in partnership with the trio and clarinetist Anat Cohen, received a Grammy nomination in the best world music album category. In addition to his international work, Dudu Maia manages the Casa do Som studio in Brasília, where he produces albums, creates soundtracks, and leads projects to disseminate Brazilian instrumental music.

Dudu Maia's discography encompasses solo works and collaborations of great relevance to contemporary instrumental music, including albums such as Simples Assim, Caminho do Meio, and Viva Jacob do Bandolim. With a multifaceted career that bridges the preservation of choro tradition and international touring, the musician has established himself as one of the leading ambassadors of the Brazilian mandolin on the world stage.

Discography

• Dudu Maia (2006)
• Caminho do Meio (2015)
• Viva Jacob do Bandolim (2018)
• Bandolim e Batucada Vol.1 (2021)