Born in northeastern Brazil, Mika Mutti developed a unique musical language by blending traditional Brazilian percussion with electronic music and digital controllers. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he became one of Brazil’s most respected producers and arrangers, collaborating with global icons such as Carlos Santana, John Legend, and Sergio Mendes. Now based in Los Angeles, Mika continues to push musical boundaries with innovative live performances and award-winning productions.
Mika Mutti bridges Brazilian tradition and modern electronic innovation.
Growing up in the northeast of Brazil, Mika was always musical, picking up the guitar at 6 years old and the piano at 12. Being self taught, he developed his language on mixing the acoustic instruments with electronic music, combining many years of playing traditional percussion instruments with modern digital controllers.
Known as a top producer and arranger in Brazil, Mika´s worked with Brazilian and international artists including Heavy Metal band Scorpions (incorporating Brazilian percussion for their acoustic project), Carlos Santana, John Legend, Common, Jamie Foxx, Will I Am, Ana Carolina, Seu Jorge, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and Hermeto Pascoal among others.
He was the arranger, co-producer and musician of Sergio Mendes album called “Bom Tempo”. The album won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album in 2010. He was also co-producer, composer, musician and arranger of the Grammy nominated Sergio Mendes album “Magic” in 2015. In 2011 Mika wrote, recorded, and co-produced songs for the animated film “Rio”.
Technology is a tool, not a substitute, in his deeply organic sound.
In 2016 Mika was invited to co-produce the soundtrack for the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio, and to perform as a highlighted talented DJ. In 2020 he co-produced, arranged, and composed part of the Sergio Mendes album and documentary “In the Key of Joy”. His album “Pacific Feelings” is streaming on all platforms.
In his concert he plays guitar, piano and percussion through video game controllers and unusual digital instruments. Berimbau, cuica, pandeiro and the batucada sound real through his hands. With a resume full of variety in performance, production and touring, Mika Mutti is a Brazilian multi-talented artist based in Los Angeles – @mikamuttimusic
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is Mika Mutti?
He is a Brazilian musician, producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles.
2. What makes Mika Mutti’s music unique?
His fusion of traditional Brazilian percussion with electronic music and digital controllers.
3. Which major artists has Mika worked with?
Carlos Santana, John Legend, Scorpions, Sergio Mendes, Gilberto Gil, and many others.
4. Has Mika Mutti won a Grammy?
Yes. He co-produced Bom Tempo, which won a Latin Grammy in 2010.
5. Where can I listen to Mika Mutti’s music?
His album Pacific Feelings is available on all major streaming platforms.
