Album Notes

Manoelito Martins is a fortunate guitarist.However,in order to enjoy good fortune,it must enter an artist's life after years of dedication in the performing arts to take full advantage.Manoelito Began his love affair with the guitar at the age of nine,and then followed the many years of music Conservatory and University in Brazil.To further expand his audiences,he entered the Performing Arts at southern Methodist University in the U.S.A.In the summer of 2008,good fortune enters at the perfect time in his life when he accepted an offer to be the performing guitarist aboard the Cruise Ship "Serenade of the Seas".It has allowed him to experience the nuances and essence of multi-cultural music and meet a vast cross reference of world travelers as well as international musicians at the many Ports of Call through out both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.This adventure has greatly influenced the selections presented in this music production for your enjoyment.