Marquinhos Diniz

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

samba

Biography

Marquinhos Diniz is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, deeply rooted in the samba tradition. He is the son of the legendary Monarco, a prominent figure in the Portela samba school's "Velha Guarda" (Old Guard), and brother to Mauro Diniz, also a musician. This familial connection to samba has profoundly shaped his artistic journey.

Diniz has been an active composer, contributing to the samba-enredo (theme samba) for various carnival blocks and samba schools, achieving victories on multiple occasions. He was part of the group Trio Calafrio, alongside Luiz Grande and Barberinho do Jacarezinho, and has participated in recordings with his brother Mauro Diniz. His compositions often reflect the daily life of Brazilian people with a touch of humor, and have been featured in albums by renowned artists such as Zeca Pagodinho.

His career has seen him perform in various cultural spaces and projects dedicated to samba and MPB, often alongside his father and brother, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Diniz family. Marquinhos Diniz continues to be a relevant voice in the samba scene, preserving and evolving the genre through his performances and compositions.

Discography

• Meu Samba (2012)
• O Amor Está Dentro de Nós (Ao Vivo) (2022)