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Marcus Viana
Musician

Marcus Viana

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Combining violin-led progressive music with Brazilian screen soundtracks.

Sagrado · Farol da Liberdade

Born
3 August 1953
Birthplace
Belo Horizonte

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Marcus Viana

Marcus Viana is a Brazilian violinist and composer who founded Sagrado Coração da Terra. His work connects symphonic textures with progressive rock.

Early life

Musical family

His father Sebastião worked with Villa-Lobos; Marcus began violin lessons at thirteen.

Career

  1. 1974

    First progressive group

    Formed Saecula Saeculorum.

  2. 1979

    Sagrado Coração da Terra

    Established the group that became central to his recording career.

  3. 1990s

    Independent label

    Founded Sonhos & Sons.

Selected work

Sagrado

The group’s first album.

Farol da Liberdade

A Sagrado Coração da Terra release.

Música das Esferas – Terra

Received a Latin Grammy nomination.

Beyond music

Environmental interests

Environmental and spiritual concerns recur in his group’s lyrics.

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