Fábio Luna

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1997

Genres

MPB, choro, forró, samba, bossa nova, brazilian jazz, instrumental music

Instruments

drums, percussion, flute, cavaquinho, vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Fábio Luna de Morais is a multifaceted Brazilian musician, born in Rio de Janeiro on September 16, 1974. His musical career spans the fields of drums, percussion, flute, cavaquinho, vocals, composition, and arrangement. He began his musical studies in childhood, learning the acoustic guitar at age six, and soon expanded his knowledge to the transverse flute, drums, and percussion. His academic background includes a degree in Music from UNI-RIO, where he was a member of the university's Brazilian Music Orchestra.

His professional trajectory is marked by collaborations with renowned artists of Brazilian music. Starting in 1997, he joined the band of the legendary Sivuca, working as a percussionist and drummer in performances throughout Brazil and at international festivals. During his nine years with Sivuca, he also had the opportunity to perform alongside names such as Hermeto Pascoal, Dominguinhos, and Oswaldinho do Acordeom. Later, he worked as the drummer for singer Zélia Duncan, participating in the recording of the DVD "Pré Pós Tudo Bossa Band", where he also contributed on flute and percussion.

As a solo artist, Fábio Luna has released prominent instrumental works, such as "Macunguê-Ará" (2003), "Forró e Choro Vol. I" (with Marcelo Caldi, 2008), which was a finalist for the Brazilian Music Award, and the EP "Macunguê 2" (2014). He also joined the group Os Cariocas, recording the album "Estamos Aí", and later the Quarteto do Rio. Currently, he performs with the groups Caraivana and Caraíva Samba Clube, where he explores the flute, percussion, and cavaquinho. His versatility and deep connection with the roots of Brazilian music solidify him as a respected name in the contemporary music scene.

Discography

• Macunguê-Ará (2003)