Thiago Thiago de Melo is the torchbearer of an artistic dynasty that flows from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to the shores of Rio de Janeiro. Son of the amazonian Thiago de Melo, one of the most revered brazilian poets alive, younger brother of the late Manduka, one of the greatest hidden gems of brazilian music, Thiago Thiago is also the nephew of late Gaudêncio Thiago de Melo, founder of the ONU guitar society and leader of the world music pioneer Amazon Band. And he does not veer from his inherited mission and trade. Lead vocalist to Rio based rock fusion Escambo band, that “merge expansive melodies with math-rock curiosities” (Jon Pareles – NY Times) the songwriter “combines Brazil’s rich literary traditions and African-inspired rhythms, such as samba, forró and pagode, with jazz, rock and electronica”. (Tim Wilkins – WBGO)
 
In parallel with his musical career, Thiago has pursued a Phd in Anthropology, dedicated to the study of renovation in contemporary MPB (Brazilian Popular Music). It was during the research for his thesis that he became close to several of the artists who later became the core of Coletivo Chama.