Ayrton Pessoa (1980, Fortaleza) composer, arranger, guitarrist, pianist, accordionist and singer
Ayrton Pessoa Bob is a sound artist, composer, co-founder of the Argonautas.
Has a degree in Philosophy from Ceará State University and a Master's degree in Arts from Ceará Federal University.
Rafael Torres composer, arranger, guitarrist, flutist and singer
Born in 1981 in Fortaleza, studied recorder and musicalization with Angelita Ribeiro from 1986 to 1996. Studied piano with Cecília do Valle (88-91), Margarida Selma (95-96) and Maria di Cavalcanti (98). Studied recorder with Rainer Beckman and classical guitar with Carlos Velásquez.
In 1997 co-founded the Argonautas.
Has a degree in Composition from Ceará State University, having studied with Liduíno Pitombeira, Alfredo Barros and Germán Gras.
Igor Ribeiro drummer and percussionist
Born in Fortaleza. At 11 began to study drums with Gil Freitas. Later, studied with Marcos Suzano, Pantico Rocha, Oscar Bolão, Ari Dias, Chico Batera, Luizinho Duarte, Carlinhos Crisóstomo and Bernardo Aguiar, among others.
Has been invited to play with a variety of artists such as Margareth Menezes, Elba Ramalho, Waldonys, Espelhos (Portugal/Belgium), Cláudio Nucci, Pantico Rocha, Adelson Viana, Lucinha Menezes, Tarcísio Sardinha, Marcos Lessa, Nayra Costa, Lorena Nunes, Caio Castelo, Falcão, Vitor Lopes, Márcio Resende, Breculê, Nigroover, Groovytown, Transacionais, David Duarte, Marcus Caffé, Melquíades, Lídia Maria, Lia Veras, Khalil Gibran, Jord Guedes, Marta Aurélia, Maruça Rodrigues, Mira Ira, Luizinho Calixto, Rodolf Forte, Jeférson Leite, Allysson dos Anjos, Felipe Cazaux, Moacir Bedê, Daniel Medina, Rebeca Câmara, Gustavo Portela, Grupo Murmurando, Giltácio Santos, Bloco Unidos da Cachorra, Bloco Sanatório Geral, Ayrton Pessoa... the list goes on and on.
Ednar Pinho bass
Born in Fortaleza. Studied classical guitar with Júnior Batata. When he opted for the bass, he studied with professors such as Miqueia dos Santos (electric bass), Wanderley Freitas (electric bass) and Jerônimo Neto (acoustic bass).
Has a degree in Composition from Ceará State University, having studied with Alfredo Barros and Germán Gras.
