Guru Martins

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Homero Alves Martins Junior

Years Active

1982

Genres

MPB, jazz, reggae, latin

Instruments

acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Guru Martins, stage name of Homero Alves Martins Junior, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, arranger, and acoustic guitarist, born in Rio de Janeiro. He began his musical journey at age 13, learning to play the acoustic guitar. His career gained prominence starting in 1982, with the release of his first LP, "Violões da vida".

Between 1985 and 1990, Guru Martins lived in Belo Horizonte, where he participated in various events and festivals, such as the "Festivale – Festival do Vale do Jequitinhonha". During this period, he collaborated with artists like Dércio Marques, with whom he carried out the "Coro da Primavera" project, and performed alongside names such as Maurício Tizumba, Saulo Laranjeira, and Titane. In 1987, he participated in Dércio Marques's CD "Segredo Vegetal", contributing the composition "Roda Gigante".

In 1993, he moved to São Paulo, continuing his participation in various albums. He released his second solo record, "Luz Além", in 1999, through the Devil Discos label. Throughout his career, Guru Martins also stood out for his participation in children's projects and his collaboration on albums by other artists, solidifying himself as a relevant name in Brazilian music, with influences that range between jazz, reggae, and MPB.

Discography

• É o que Há (2019)