Age, Biography and Wiki
Arthur Maia was born on 9 April, 1962 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian composer and musician (1962–2018). Discover Arthur Maia's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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| Occupation |
Musician, composer, producer |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
9 April 1962 |
| Birthday |
9 April |
| Birthplace |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Date of death |
15 December, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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Arthur Maia Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Arthur Maia height not available right now. We will update Arthur Maia's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Arthur Maia Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arthur Maia worth at the age of 56 years old? Arthur Maia’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Arthur Maia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Musician |
Arthur Maia Social Network
Timeline
Arthur Maia (9 April 1962 – 15 December 2018) was a Brazilian composer and musician.
His compositions usually present a fusion of jazz, funk, swing music and reggae.
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.
Later he became a professional bass player, playing with many famous Brazilian artists, such as Ivan Lins, Luiz Melodia and Márcio Montarroyos.
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 1985, he joined the band Cama de Gato, a Brazilian jazz group formed by Rique Pantoja (piano), Pascoal Meirelles (drums), Mauro 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.
In 1986, Maia also recorded an album dedicated to Tom Jobim and Heitor Villa-Lobos with Gilson Peranzzetta: Tom & Villa.
During his career, Maia developed his own style of playing bass, mastering bass techniques and mixing several rhythms.
His style made him famous and many artists invited him to record with them.
In Brazil, he played with Jorge Benjor, Gal Costa, Lulu Santos, Caetano Veloso, Roberto Carlos, Martinho da Vila, Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Marisa Monte, Fernanda Froes Pruett, Leila Pinheiro and César Camargo Mariano; abroad, with Ernie Watts, Sheila E., Pat Metheny, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Paquito de Rivera and Plácido Domingo.
Maia also played in many festivals around the world, such as Free Jazz Festival, Heineken Concerts, Paris Jazz Festival, Montreaux Jazz Festival etc.
In 1990, Maia recorded his first solo album, which won the Prêmio Sharp award one year later.
In 1996, he recorded his second album, which was very well received by critics, and in 2002 recorded Planeta música, with the participation of many famous musicians, such as Dennis Chambers and Mike Stern.
In 2005, Maia organized a tribute to his uncle, who had died that year.
The show was staged at the Mistura Fina Pub, Rio de Janeiro, with the participation of the Brazilian singer Leny Andrade.
In 2015 Maia joined the band El General Paz & La Triple Frontera (GP3F), a multicultural fusion band integrated by musicians from various countries.
Maia died from cardiac arrest on December 15, 2018.
