Natalio Mangalavite

atalio Mangalavite pianist, percussionist, singer, arranger and composerNatalio Mangalavite pianist, percussionist, singer, arranger and

He left his homeland in 1982, in search of new life and sound horizons. In Rio de Janeiro, he makes his first stop, realized that his "Latinity" can support him even outside South America and decided to move to Europe. He later will live in Madrid and Las Palmas where he studies and works with local musicians in the Compagnia Canaria de Teatro. Short stop also in Senegal where he studied Afro percussion.

Natalio Mangalavite pianist, percussionist, singer, arranger and Ornella Vanoni for more than 20 years. He did television and played in orchestras. He has played in various jazz and Latin groups: “Tercero Mundo” together with Javier Girotto and El negro Hernandez; “Cirimìa” together with Jhon Arnold, G. Savelli and Massimo Bottini. Television: singing and music teacher in the “Operation Triumph” program together with Miguel Bosè, “Superstar” and many others. Numerous collaborations in pop and jazz. The best known with: Javier Girotto, Peppe Servillo, Fabrizio Bosso, Alfredo Paxaon, Martin Bruhn, Carlos Buschini, Avion Travel, Michele Ascolese, Paolo Fresu, Barbara Casini, Fabio Concato, Monica Demuru and others.

He has recorded several CDs under his name and has collected many collaborations: "Hummingbird" with J. Girotto, "L'amico di Cordoba" and "Futbol" with Girotto and P. Servillo. "Sol" with Latin Mood and "Vamos" (Girotto, Bosso, Bulgarelli, Tucci and Marcozi), "Madre Tierra" with Buschini, Bruhn, Casini." Influence" and "The Markets of Dawn" with DJ Pieraja. "Luis y Miguel" with Michele Ascolese. The last project was the album "Juego" together with Martin Bruhn.

Natalio Mangalavite's music is Latin in origin that mixes with many influences. Argentina in the first place, Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, French impressionism, flamenco. A musician plays what he is. His life. What he eats. What he drinks and also what he loves. Natalio tries to convey just that. His experience of living in music.

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