Musician and composer Gabriel Gabrera will release the single ‘Mantiqueira’ on November 28, featuring violist, composer, and researcher Ivan Vilela. The song will be available on major streaming platforms.
With lyrics by Vinicius Guimarães and music by Gabriel Gabrera, ‘Mantiqueira’ depicts life on the farm, connection to the land, inspiring landscapes, and the strength and resistance of the Puri indigenous people who still inhabit Serra da Mantiqueira. The chorus includes “Boacé Uchô,” meaning “word-land”.
The recording took place at Estúdio AbreuRoad in Pedralva (MG), with Gabriel Gabrera (vocals, guitar, bass) and José Abreu (vocals, percussion, mixing, and mastering). Ivan Vilela performed on viola caipira. Cover art by Tainá Manrique.
Gabrera was born in São José dos Campos and has lived in Itajubá (MG), Vilela’s hometown. Vilela praises Gabrera’s work for combining lyrics and music, evoking regional micro-stories and honoring the legacy of rural rock and Brazilian popular music.
Mantiqueira in images
The music video features performances from 2025, including Festival Blues na Montanha (Andradas/MG), Festival de Jazz e Blues (Extrema/MG), and the ‘Blues Sul Mineiro’ show in Itajubá, plus scenes of Serra da Mantiqueira Paulista. Release on 28/11 at 12h on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gabrielgabrera?si=vT5eKHeqfLLnC69l
“The video celebrates music and Blues in the south of Minas and Serra da Mantiqueira, honoring the ancestors,” says Gabrera.
From blues to viola
Gabrera stands out with his ‘One Man Band’ style, incorporating guitar, viola, harmonica, and percussion. He blends Blues with caipira and Minas music, seeking a sound called ‘Blues Sul Mineiro’. His work includes the album Mantiqueira Blues (2021) and single ‘Deságua’ (2024).
In his new show ‘Blues Sul Mineiro’, he mixes Rural Blues with caipira music, singing about life in the Serra da Mantiqueira, the hardships of farm life, and daily joys and struggles.
Shows
Gabrera will perform across São Paulo state: 06/12 at Festival de Blues, Campinas, and 06/12 at 20h at Mercado das Artes, Vinhedo. More information: @MantiqueiraBlues
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