mariolopesdrums

Drummer, composer and arranjer from Évora, Portugal, with upbringing in the philharmonic tradition and completed studies at the Conservatory "Conservatório Regional de Évora - Eborae Mvsica" and University of Évora.
Mário developed is work with bands and artists such as Orquestra Jazz de Évora (Évora Jazz Orchestra), Monda, Cantadores do Alentejo, SevenDixie, Manuel Guerra and Luís Pucarinho.
He had the opportunity to work with artists such as Kepa Junkera, Chico César, Rui Veloso, Vitorino, Tim and José Cid.
Mário teaches, since 2011, drumming at Musicentro from Colégio Salesiano de Évora.
Parallel to his work as a drummer and percussionist, Mário has worked as a conductor of wind based orchestras and as a composer for theatre and cinema.