Trio Manari

Origin

Belém, PA

Years Active

2000

Genres

regional music, amazonian percussion, instrumental music, amazonian popular culture

Instruments

curimbó, maracas, drums

Biography

Trio Manari is a percussion group from Pará formed by Márcio Jardim, Nazaco Gomes, and Kleber Benigno "Paturi". With a history spanning over 20 years, the trio is dedicated to the research, dissemination, and innovation of Amazonian popular culture, exploring the "orchestra of sounds" of the forest and using regional instruments such as the curimbó. Their music seeks to express the grandeur of authentic Amazonian rhythms, blending them with global influences.

The group gained notoriety after an international tour with the group Percussão Brasil, when they realized the strong interest of foreign audiences in Amazonian rhythms. From then on, they decided to focus on their original sound, diving into field research through the interior of Pará to collect and document the sounds, rhythms, and instruments of the region, such as carimbó, marabaixo, and samba do cacete. This research resulted in a pioneering work of mapping, documentation, and artistic creation.

Throughout its career, Trio Manari has represented the music of the Amazon at various events abroad, including performances in Europe, North America, and Central America. The trio has also collaborated with other renowned Brazilian artists, such as Naná Vasconcelos and Dante Ozzetti, and released the DVD "Sons da Floresta", which marks a return to their original percussive roots. In addition to their musical production, Trio Manari conducts percussion workshops, integrating musical theory and instrument manipulation.

Discography

• Batuques do Norte (2016)