João Cantiber

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

João Alfredo Ribeiro Cavalcanti

Years Active

1983

Genres

jazz, bossa nova, brazilian instrumental music, MPB

Instruments

electric guitar, acoustic guitar, voice

Biography

João Alfredo Ribeiro Cavalcanti, artistically known as João Cantiber, is a multifaceted musician born in Rio de Janeiro on December 23, 1960. His career spans the fields of electric guitar, acoustic guitar, singing, composition, arrangement, and music teaching. He graduated from the Faculty of Music of Universidade Estácio de Sá in 1985, and later, in 2008, earned a degree in Phonographic Production from the same institution. Since 2018, he has worked as a teacher in institutions such as Casa Milton Pianos, Musiarte, and Escola Villa Lobos.

In 1983, he was one of the founders of the band Jazz Brazzil, alongside harmonica player José Staneck and keyboardist Cyd Alvarez. The band released the albums "Jazz Brazzil Ao Vivo no People" (1986) and "Jazz Brazzil" (1988). Cantiber was also a member of the band in festival appearances, such as the "Free Jazz" in 1993 and the "Festival de Bossa Nova da Argentina" in 2005. His versatility led him to accompany singer Adriana Calcanhoto on her CD "A Fábrica do Poema" (1994) and on tours, in addition to having worked with Belô Velloso.

As a solo artist, João Cantiber released the CDs "Origens" (2005), "Pequena Aldeia" (2010), and "Carioquices" (2013), all through Selo Ouvido Em Pé. "Origens" highlights not only his talent as an instrumentalist, but also as a singer and composer, exploring themes about Brazilian identity. In 2015, he participated in the "ViJazz & Blues Festival" in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais. His work also extended to the musical direction of theatrical shows, such as "Um Sopro no Ar" (1999) and "Meninos No Meio da Rua" (2002), and to the composition of jingles and soundtracks for radio and television.

Discography

• Origens (2004)
• Pequena Aldeia (2010)
• Carioquices (2014)
• Vestidas de Vento (Original Soundtrack) (2023)