BETO MONTEIRO

With an extensive career spanning multiple genres and collaborations, Beto Monteiro is a highly respected percussionist whose rhythmic expertise has left a lasting impact on Lusophone and world music. He has contributed to numerous prestigious projects, performing alongside renowned artists such as Duo Ouro Negro, Raul Indipwo, Waldemar Bastos, Filipe Mukenga, André Mingas, and Tito Paris.

His versatility has also led him to collaborate with Son Latino, Dany Silva, Ciganos d’Ouro, Orquestra Sons da Lusofonia, Ngoma Makamba, Sadao Watanabe, Pedro Jóia, Semba 7, and Orquestra Tequila Sunrise, among many others.

Driven by an unyielding passion for musical growth and exploration, Beto believes that knowledge is essential, and learning is the key to artistic evolution. His approach to percussion is not just technical mastery but a deep understanding of rhythm as a universal language.

Whether delivering the warm, organic grooves of Semba, the intricate syncopations of Latin beats, or the soul-stirring pulses of Angolan rhythms, Beto Monteiro’s percussive artistry is a vital force that elevates every musical project he touches.