Levi Ramiro

Origin

Uru, SP

Also known as

Levi Ramiro Silva

Years Active

1990s

Genres

caipira music, country viola, regional music, baião, milonga, folk

Instruments

viola, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, accordion, percussion

Biography

Levi Ramiro is a Brazilian guitarist, singer, songwriter, and artisan born in Uru, São Paulo. Self-taught, he began his musical career in the 1990s playing popular acoustic guitar, but soon fell in love with the ten-string viola, an instrument that became his trademark. His work is deeply influenced by popular culture and the simplicity of rural life, celebrating the poetry of the countryside in his compositions.

In addition to his career as a musician, Levi Ramiro is recognized as a skilled artisan, crafting his own instruments, with a focus on gourd violas. He uses materials such as gourds and recycled wood, creating unique pieces that carry the identity of Brazil's rural culture. Ramiro also leads workshops on the construction and playing of the country viola, sharing his knowledge and encouraging the preservation of this tradition.

Throughout his career, Levi Ramiro has released over a dozen original albums and participated in important musical projects, such as "Sonora Brasil" and Itaú Cultural's "Rumos Musicais". He received the Rozini Award for Excellence in Country Viola and has performed on various stages across Brazil and abroad, establishing himself as one of the great names in Brazilian rural music.

Discography

• Levi Ramiro, José Esmerindo – Maracanãs (2004)
• Trilha dos Coroados (2009)
• Purunga (2018)
• Duas Pontes (2018)
• Remanso (2018)
• Prosa na Base do Ponteio (2018)
• Capiau (2018)
• Nosso Quintal (2018)
• Mote Canção (2020)
• Luz Oculta (2022)
• Amanaci (2025)
• Mais uma saudade
• Levi Ramiro, Vento Viola – Viola de todos os cantos