Lúcio Maia

Origin

Recife, PE

Also known as

Jackson Bandeira

Years Active

1991

Genres

manguebeat, rock, alternative rock, MPB

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Lúcio José Maia Oliveira, widely known as Lúcio Maia, is a renowned Brazilian guitarist born in Recife, Pernambuco, on March 19, 1971. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the influential band Nação Zumbi, a pioneering group alongside Mundo Livre S/A that birthed the vibrant Manguebeat movement in the 1990s. Throughout his career, Maia has been celebrated for his innovative guitar work, earning recognition as one of the country's finest guitarists and collaborating with iconic artists such as Chico Science and Jorge du Peixe.

In addition to his foundational work with Nação Zumbi, Maia has pursued diverse artistic ventures, including his solo project Maquinado, through which he released albums like "Homem Binário" and "Mundialmente Anônimo: O Magnético Sangramento da Existência". His musical versatility led him to form the band Almaz alongside Seu Jorge and Antônio Pinto, resulting in a self-titled collaborative album in 2010. Furthermore, he has lent his guitar talents to other esteemed Brazilian acts, performing on Marisa Monte's album and tour "Verdade Uma Ilusão".

Maia officially parted ways with Nação Zumbi in 2020, shifting his creative focus toward solo music, theater, and cinema. He has composed numerous film soundtracks and established himself as a central figure in contemporary Brazilian alternative music and rock. His enduring legacy is deeply intertwined with the evolution of Pernambucan music and the global reach of Brazilian psychedelic rock.

Discography

• Jorge Du Peixe, Lúcio Maia, Dengue, Pupillo (2), Daniel Ganja Man – Amarelo Manga (2003)
• Lúcio Maia (2019)
• Lúcio Maia no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (2019)