Percussionist Meia Noite was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil. In 1990 he was chosen to join the touring group Oba Oba which was the first ethno-music show on Broadway.



and has been playing with him for almost twenty years.



Meia Noite has since recorded with musicians including Airto Moreira, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Ricky Martin.



Meia Noite is founder and artistic director of So no Sacode, an ensemble of percussionists and brass players who perform annually at the Festa de Yemanja in Bahia. On February 2, 2009 So no Sacode celebrated its tenth anniversary.