BIOGRAPHY
MARCO CASTILLO was born in Rio de Janeiro Capital of Samba in Brazil and has made Canada his home in 2006, Brazil wept – for she had lost one of her beloved musicians. Following in his father’s footsteps, a man who recorded 30 albums and toured the world with "Trio Irakitan", Marco’s skills were honed at the feet of the best. After graduating with a B.A. in Music in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, he instantly began touring South America with Brazil’s hottest bands. Since moving to Canada, Marco has been giving back as much as he has been given. His musical influence can be seen everywhere among his peers. Whether it’s his work as a solo artist or his collaborations, not the least of which is his full 8 piece "Brazilian Beats" band, Marco is the Latin/World Music ‘go to guy’. His intelligent treatment of all the rich Brazilian styles on his Canadian 2008 debut CD "Brazilian Season", ensured that it topped college radio charts for weeks. Castillo’s much anticipated in 2011 a new release "Trip to Brazil", a sumptuous samba compilation, continues to rocket Marco to the top of the World Music scene in Canada. From uncontrollable upbeat Samba to infectious funky grooves, Marco Castillo is rapidly becoming one of the busiest artists around.
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