Maciel Salú

Origin

Olinda, PE

Years Active

1997

Genres

música popular brasileira, maracatu rural, cavalo marinho, coco, ciranda, forró, manguebeat, música regional nordestina

Instruments

rabeca, vocals

Biography

Maciel Salú is a renowned rabeca player, singer, composer, and master of Rural Maracatu, born in Olinda, Pernambuco. Heir to a family with a strong presence in Pernambuco's popular culture, he has lived since childhood among diverse cultural manifestations such as Maracatus, Cavalos Marinhos, Cocos, and Cirandas. His musical career began in 1997, and in 2003 he took his first steps into a solo career. Over the years, he has participated in important national and international projects and events, such as the Year of Brazil in France (2005) and the Pixinguinha Project (2007), consolidating his presence on the Brazilian music scene.

His musical work is marked by the fusion of traditional northeastern rhythms with contemporary influences, exploring new sounds without drifting away from his cultural roots. In his album "Liberdade", released in 2018, Maciel Salú reflects on his worldview, addressing social themes such as racism and cultural prejudice, demonstrating artistic maturity and a strong authorship stance. The album features a diversity of rhythms, approaching rock with his "turbocharged" rabeca, but always maintaining a connection with the popular cultural manifestations of Pernambuco's Mata Norte region.

In addition to his work as a musician, Maciel Salú is an active activist for popular culture, dedicating himself to denouncing the invisibility of traditional manifestations and preserving the cultural memory transmitted orally. His art is seen as a bridge between the traditional and the new, ensuring the appreciation and recognition of the public in Pernambuco, Brazil, and abroad. He has also been part of projects such as Orquestra Santa Massa and Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda, demonstrating his versatility and his ability to engage with different musical scenes.

Discography

• A Pisada É Assim (2004)
• Na Luz do Carbureto (2006)
• Liberdade (2018)
• Baile de Rabeca
• Mundo