Carlos Malta

Carlos Malta is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader best known for his mastery of wind instruments like the flute, soprano sax, and pífano (a traditional Brazilian bamboo flute). A vibrant force in Brazil’s contemporary music scene, he’s celebrated for blending MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), choro, samba, and jazz with playful energy and technical brilliance. Over his decades-long career, he’s collaborated with icons like Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascoal, and Guinga, while leading projects like his group Pife Muderno, which reimagines folk traditions with modern flair.

Recent releases like *Pimentinha Sessions* and *Samba Maltês* showcase his genre-hopping versatility, while tributes like *Pimenta - Tributo a Elis Regina* and *Besouros: The Beatles Songs 2* highlight his reverence for musical legends. Tracks like *Águas de Março* and *O Trem Azul* nod to Brazil’s rich musical heritage, but Malta always adds his own spicy twist—whether through virtuosic improvisation, quirky arrangements, or collaborations with rising stars. A true sonic adventurer, he keeps Brazilian roots alive while fearlessly chasing new grooves.