Mayck & Lyan

Origin

Alta Floresta, MT

Also known as

Mayck e Lyan

Years Active

1996–presente

Genres

sertanejo, roots music, pagode, country music, viola caipira

Instruments

voice, viola caipira, acoustic guitar

Biography

Mayck & Lyan is a sertanejo duo formed by brothers Wilson José de Meira Junior, known as Mayck, and Wyllyan José Travagni de Meira, known as Lyan. Born in Mirandópolis (São Paulo) and Alta Floresta (Mato Grosso), respectively, the duo began their musical career in 1996, performing at various local events. Mayck, with his deep and velvety voice, and Lyan, with his precise second voice and virtuosity on the viola caipira, stand out for their vocal harmony and charisma, masterfully interpreting traditional country songs and pagodes. The brothers' career is inspired by icons of traditional roots music such as Tião Carreiro e Pardinho and Ronaldo Viola.

The duo gained greater national projection in 2005, after participating in the "Show Criança" segment of Programa Raul Gil. In the same year, they were selected to record the CD and DVD "Jovens Talentos – 40 anos de Jovem Guarda", which earned them a Gold Record and a Gold DVD. In August 2006, they released their first album, "Defendendo a Tradição", with a repertoire that mixed traditional roots songs, unreleased compositions, and Brazilian rock hits with sertanejo arrangements. The record sold around 125,000 copies and earned the duo a Platinum Record. In 2007, they released the CD and DVD "Mayck & Lyan – Ao Vivo", which also achieved commercial recognition, receiving a Gold Record.

Throughout their trajectory, Mayck & Lyan have consolidated a musical identity strongly tied to the viola caipira and traditional sertanejo references, while still incorporating contemporary elements into their repertoire, which ranges from romantic ballads to songs with a more current sound. Lyan is recognized as one of the most skilled viola players in Brazil, with refined technique that sets him apart in the new generation. The duo has landed songs on telenovela soundtracks, such as "Chuva no Pantanal" in the telenovela "Pantanal" on TV Globo, and "No Ponteio da Viola" in the telenovela "Araguaia".

Discography

• Defendendo a Tradição (2006)
• Ao Vivo (2007)
• Acústico & Ao Vivo (2010)