Manito

Origin

Vigo, Espanha

Also known as

Antônio Rosas Sanches

Genres

jovem guarda, progressive rock, instrumental music, rock

Instruments

keyboards, saxophone

Biography

Manito, artistic name of Antônio Rosas Sanches, was born in Vigo, Spain, on April 3, 1944, but established his artistic career in Brazil, the country to which he moved in childhood. He stood out as a talented multi-instrumentalist, masterfully playing the saxophone and keyboards. His relevance in national music consolidated from the 1960s onwards, when he joined the Jovem Guarda movement and participated in the founding of the band The Clevers, which would later adopt the name Os Incríveis.

Throughout his career, Manito demonstrated great versatility by moving through different musical strands, from the festive rock of Jovem Guarda to progressive rock and instrumental music. In 1970, he created the group Saxomania and was among the founders of the renowned Som Nosso de Cada Dia. His talent led him to collaborate with important names on the Brazilian scene, having briefly joined the lineup of Os Mutantes at the invitation of Sérgio Dias Baptista, in addition to participating in works by groups such as Patrulha do Espaço and Ultraje a Rigor.

The musician also left his mark on recordings and projects by artists such as Camisa de Vênus and Nasi, remaining active and respected in the rock scene for decades. Manito passed away on September 9, 2011, in São Paulo, after a long battle with laryngeal cancer, leaving an indelible legacy in the history of Brazilian rock and instrumental music.

Discography

• O Incrível Manito (1970)
• Toque de Amor (1996)