Arthur Maia
- January 10, 2024
- Brazilian Composer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Arthur Maia |
Occupation | Brazilian composer |
Date Of Birth | Apr 9, 1962(1962-04-09) |
Age | 62 |
Date Of Death | December 15, 2018, Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Birthplace | Rio de Janeiro |
Country | Brazil |
Birth City | Rio de Janeiro |
Horoscope | Aries |
Arthur Maia Biography
Name | Arthur Maia |
Birthday | Apr 9 |
Birth Year | 1962 |
Place Of Birth | Rio de Janeiro |
Home Town | Rio de Janeiro |
Birth Country | Brazil |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Arthur Maia is one of the most popular and richest Brazilian composer who was born on April 9, 1962 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arthur Maia started his musical studies playing drums, when he was still a child. When he was 15 years old, he received a bass as a gift and, influenced by his uncle Luizão Maia, a Brazilian bass player, began to practice it. Then, years later, in 1976, he became a professional bass player, playing with many famous Brazilian artists, such as Ivan Lins, Luiz Melodia and Márcio Montarroyos.
In 1985, he joined the band Cama de Gato, a Brazilian jazz group formed by Rique Pantoja (piano), Pascoal Meirelles (drums), Mário Senise (saxophone) and Maia (bass). With it, he recorded five albums. Although Maia was no longer a member of the band, he was a special guest on Cama de Gato’s sixth album. He also joined many other instrumental music bands, such as Pulsar, Banda Black Rio and Egotrip; their songs were much played on Brazilian radio in the 1980s. In 2015 Maia joined the band El General Paz & La Triple Frontera (GP3F), a multicultural fusion band integrated by musicians from various countries. In 1986, Maia also recorded an album dedicated to Tom Jobim and Heitor Villa- Lobos with Gilson Peranzzetta: Tom & Villa.
Arthur Maia Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Brazilian composer |
House | Living in own house. |
Arthur Maia is one of the richest Brazilian composer from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Arthur Maia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Arthur Maia (9 April 1962 – 15 December 2018) was a Brazilian composer and musician. Considered one of the best bass players in the world by professional critics, Maia played with many famous artists, such as Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Marisa Monte, Lulu Santos and Ney Matogrosso. His compositions usually present a fusion of jazz, funk, swing music and reggae.
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Artur Ranked on the list of most popular Brazilian composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Arthur Maia celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.