Artist description solo bandit with hired guns...bang!

Music Style rock with world and native influences

Musical Influences gabriel, stones, robertson, enigma, u2, madonna, alex harvey,

Similar Artists u2

Artist History Mauro Oliveira is hardly a shrinking violet. Music Connection Magazine called him "the big suprise, the warrior child with a bright future". Bottom line is if he wants to do it, music, stage, video... whatever gets the point made, well, then he does it. He is known for shocking imagery and confrontational lyrics as well as sensual endearings. US Gig Television viewers voted the Mauro experience superior and AMZ calls him the "Musical Ghandi". Mauro just calls himself a "control freak".Mauro is currently recording his third self produced CD. The last one, IC2 was accompanied by 6 music videos, also self produced. IC2 garnished a World Music for Freedom Award and the music video "Winds" received a USA Film festival award. Along with his music, much of Mauro's multi-media work has been inspired by his sociol activism. His belief that it is a critical time on Earth spawned the image "21st Century Child" a major statement in sustainability. The image was recognized world-wide through the United Nations sponsered Peace Prayer Day. Mauro also produced the sound track for the Bells of Hope children's ceremony that launched the first Clinton Inaugural. Mauro is the founder or co-founder of several non-profit sociol organizations including The Northern Arizona Inidgenous Peoples Defense Fund and SOL, a human rights group. He is currently producing a documentary about the Traditional Hopi-Navajo resistance to forced relocation on Black Mesa in northern Arizona. Mauro was born in Brazil and has native blood on both his mother and father's side.All music, music videos, documentaries and art can be purchased directly from Mauro. Contact: meyesol@eudoramail.com. His website is at www.gomauro.com

Group Members John DePatie, Takeshi Akimoto, Lorenzo, Jeff McElroy, Janine Freeman, Annette Austin, Laureen Clair

Instruments Keys, drums, guitars, bass, percussion, lots of vocals

Albums "U", IC2, Path to Tollan, Sound, Homework

Press Reviews "...it was Oliveira, with a most unusual stage show, heavily influenced by Native American traditions, that was the big surprise of the evening. This act has a bright future and is worth watching for if your into songs that mean something."-Jon Pepper, Music Connection Magazine"'About Love' is an incredible work. It has to be seen by everyone.. it is the truth that we all are feeling. I Love it."-Dave Banta, Recording Engineer (Sting, Coolio, Whitney Houston etc.)"Very Impressive"-Richard Claybaugh, Director of Photography:"The Prophecy""Mauro, is a new breed of musician, concious of spirit, life, ethics, morals, and the power of music. I welcome the opportunity to assist in the distribution of his material (message)."-Eric Sandel A&R Nordic Records"About Love is 90 Proof!"-OffLine Television"Pay very close attention to 'About Love'...Mauro is a pathfinder with a vision.... He's got my attention".- Rev. Braxton Berkley - "After Thoughts", T.V."Intellegent music"-Bill Hartew, KLOS 95.5, Los Angeles"Punches you in the nose...very compelling"-Bill Farley Dir. of Communications, Playboy International."I am overwhelmed...thank you"-Vice President Al Gore"As a work of artistic merit, "About Love" exemplifies the dynamic style of keen direction replete with energy and aesthetic sense. As a statement of societal status it echoes a sentiment that many feel".-Angel Tenes, Unity"An excellent performance, I enjoyed it immensely"-Lee Dorman, Iron Butterfly"Mauro has a great voice and style"-Charlie Beth, International Record Promotions & Marketing Service"I'm Impressed!"- Scott Butler, The News Herald"Thanks Mauro, you're very talented!"-Mimi Chen, Host of the KSCA 101.9 'SpotLight' show"Excellent"-Kimberly Sommers, Drive Entertainment

Additional Info bagpipes, tabla

Location los angeles, ca - USA

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