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Raised in a family of musicians, Fabiano Santana, 34, was always influenced by forró. Originally from Timóteo, Fabiano grew up in Ipatinga and was always involved within the musical realm. The interpreter and accordionist spent seven years in Rio de Janeiro where he worked as a producer and arranger. He returned to Minas Gerais for a period of time to play and sing…
Now he lives in Europe!
The multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, performer and composer moved to Rio in 2005, to replace an accordionist in
the group "Trio Candieiro". "An acquaintance invited me to play one night. The nightclub was crowded with people enjoying forró. I was enchanted and I decided to stay there,” said Fabiano. "In addition to playing and singing in the band, I also worked in studios producing albums by other artists."
After returning to Ipatinga in 2012, Fabiano strengthened the forró culture in Vale do Aço. "Dance has a very strong appeal
and the lyrics of forró are not void of meaning. They tell a story, they portray a culture, ”said the accordion artist, who has
already produced his own solo album. "The CD is an independent production. I have projects for my future works". The next
album will feature performances by Fúba de Taperoá, Wallkyria Mendes, Dió de Araújo, Trio Nordestino and Genaro do
Acordeon, an instrumentalist who has recorded approximately seven Dominguinhos records.
For this tour’s concerts, Fabiano promises a top notch repertoire. “I’m going to mix my songs with the classics by
Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga", said the accordionist, stating he was happy for the opportunity to perform at various
events. "When I was a kid I pedaled my bike 17 km just to go to the Banana Festival in the Pedra Branca neighborhood and to enjoy forró pé de serra in Ipatinga. Being able to showcase my music on that stage was an achievement".
Passion for forró Music gained more of a presence in Fabiano's life when he was 12 years old and received a guitar from his uncle "Nilo" and
started playing at church. At age 16 he joined his brother's band, "Mania que Mexe" where he was assigned to play the
accordion. “Everyone played percussion, then we realized that something was missing: the accordion. Since nobody knew
how to play, they made me learn the instrument, ”said the artist, who took classes with Seu Nequinha", a Paraíban who lives in Ipatinga. "Four months later he released me, saying that I had already learned to play the accordion”. Today, aside from the acco the accordion and the guitar, Fabiano also plays zabumba, triangle, bass, guitar and percussion, among other instruments. According to the accordionist, the period of time he lived in Rio was very positive for his personal and professional life. “It was there that I had the opportunity to work in great studios and collaborate with artists like Zé Ramos and Gavião. I also participated in global telenovelas such as “Paradise”, “Modern Times” and “Two Faces”, always with my accordion in my
hands," he recalled. "But best of all was meeting my wife“.
In addition to his solo career, Fabiano Santana maintains his work as one of the partners in the band "Chama Chuva",
participating in three CDs and one DVD by the group. "I would like to thank everyone who supports me, especially my family”.
Pleased with this new stage in his career, the accordionist says that forró is one of the styles most loved by young people.
"The songs tell the culture of a people. Dance brings people together - hearts with hearts. It was my family that passed this
passion onto me, and I met my wife and had my son through music. I owe my life to forró”.
Shows
The accordionist played his show in July of 2019 at the National Forró Festival of Itaúnas, in Espírito Santo, Brazil, and is
touring Europe, touring countries, and holding shows in cities in Germany, Portugal, and France, amongst others.
Anyone interested in booking an accordion concert can contact the following addresses:
cantorfabianosantana@gmail.com
by e-mail
http://facebook.com/cantorfabianosantana
on Facebook
http://www.fabianosantana.business.site
by the official website
Att,
Fabiano Santana
Musician / Producer
International: +49 17643998668
