Enrico Di Miceli

Origin

Belém, PA

Years Active

1980s

Genres

MPB, Amazonian regional music, batuque, marabaixo, zouk, jazz, reggae, ballad, blues, funk

Biography

Enrico Di Miceli is a singer, songwriter, and musician born in Belém, Pará, and based in Amapá. With a career spanning over 30 years, he stands out as an important name in regional Amazonian music, exploring rhythms such as batuque and marabaixo, alongside fusions with genres like zouk and jazz. His work is marked by a passion for the musicality, traditions, and customs of Northern Brazil, drawing inspiration from various regions and even abroad to compose his songs. Enrico Di Miceli has performed at national festivals and in cultural projects throughout the country, as well as crossing borders with performances in French Guiana. His music is recognized for its diversity and originality, blending Amazonian elements with universal influences. He has collaborated with several renowned artists of Brazilian popular music, such as Joãozinho Gomes, Zeca Baleiro, Patrícia Bastos, and Nilson Chaves, enriching his repertoire and broadening his musical reach.

Throughout his career, Enrico Di Miceli has released three albums: "Amazônica Elegância" (2010), in partnership with poet Joãozinho Gomes; "Todo Música" (2019), his first solo work exploring a wide range of musical styles; and "Timbres e Temperos" (2021), a project in collaboration with Joãozinho Gomes and Patrícia Bastos that celebrates the cultural richness of the Amazon. "Todo Música" features a preface by Zeca Baleiro and highlights the fusion of rhythms such as reggae with marabaixo and ballad with jazz, demonstrating the artist's versatility. "Timbres e Temperos", in turn, seeks to give voice to Amapá and Amazonian culture, presenting characters and stories from the region with a distinct sound.

Enrico Di Miceli has been recognized for his contribution to Brazilian music, having been nominated in several categories at the Prêmio Profissionais da Música (Professional Music Awards), such as Singer and Songwriter. His dedication to promoting Amazonian culture through his art makes him a musical ambassador for the region. His work, which navigates between the regional and the universal, continues to enchant audiences and cement his place as one of the great names in the music of Northern Brazil.

Discography

• Amazônica Elegância (2010)
• Todo Música (2019)
• Timbres e Temperos (2021)