Luiz Meira

Origin

Florianópolis, SC

Years Active

1980

Genres

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

Instruments

guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar, bass

Biography

Luiz Meira is a highly respected Brazilian guitarist, singer, and music producer, born in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, on November 2, 1965. His musical journey began in childhood with guitar studies, and by age 15, he was already performing professionally in the university circuit of Santa Catarina. In 1986, Meira moved to Europe, where he led the "Trio Massa Brasileira," performing in countries like Spain and Portugal. Upon his return to Brazil in 1990, he settled in Rio de Janeiro for 14 years, establishing himself as a sought-after accompanist for numerous renowned artists.

Throughout his career, Meira has collaborated with a stellar list of Brazilian musicians, including Paulo Moura, Márcio Montarroyos, Artur Maia, Cláudio Infante, Sizão Machado, Marcos Suzano, and Armandinho. He is particularly known for his extensive 19-year partnership with the iconic singer Gal Costa, with whom he toured extensively and performed in voice and guitar shows. His solo career began in 2001 with the release of his album "Intuição," followed by "Te chamo Felicidade" in 2009, which featured Zeca Baleiro, and "Borogodó" in 2019, an album deeply rooted in samba, bossa nova, and Brazilian instrumental music.

Beyond his performance and recording work, Luiz Meira has also been dedicated to fostering the local music scene. In 2004, he returned to Florianópolis and became actively involved in promoting regional music. He was instrumental in conceptualizing and organizing the "Festival da Música e Integração Catarinense" (FEMIC) from 2006 to 2009, a festival designed to support and showcase music from Santa Catarina. Meira continues to be a significant figure in Brazilian music, celebrated for his virtuosity on the guitar and his contributions to samba, bossa nova, and instrumental genres.

Discography

• Intuição (2001)
• Te Chamo Felicidade (2009)
• BOROGODÓ (2019)