Junior Karegato is a Brazilian percussionist, drummer, composer, and music educator with more than 20 years of professional experience dedicated to Brazilian music and percussion.

A graduate of the renowned Dr. Carlos de Campos Conservatory of Music (Conservatório de Tatuí), he specialized in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) and Jazz, building a solid artistic career
through recordings, live performances, educational projects, and cultural initiatives.

A specialist in Brazilian rhythms, Junior has dedicated his career to the preservation, study, and promotion of Brazil’s rich rhythmic and cultural heritage through percussion.

In addition to his work as a performer, he is the composer and creator of the original album “Ótica,” available on major digital streaming platforms. His professional background also includes serving as a percussion instructor with Projeto Guri, one of Latin America’s leading music education
programs.

Throughout his career, Junior Karegato has contributed to the promotion of Brazilian music through
performance

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
LIVES IN:
New Jersey, USA   DRUMMING SINCE:
2000
CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Cyro Baptista and Junior karegato Fusion of Rhythms; Trio Morada Brazilian music

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Giovanni Hidalgo, Tata Guines, Alex Acuna, Luisito Quintero, Nana Vasconcelos, Rubens Dantas, Airto Moreira, Cyro Baptista, Marcos Suzano, Robertinho Silva and more…  
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: “100 Anos de Samba" - Sandami
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“Coisas Moacir Santos- Brazilian Composer "Dança das Cabeças" - Egberto Gismonti and Naná Vasconcelos
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: On November 11, 2011, he performed with the renowned "Changuito" at the prestigious Conservatory of Music of Brazil, during an international percussion meeting.  
 

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENTS/SETUP:  Alex Acuna Signature Cajon; Alex Acuna Special Edition Congas & Bongos; Gon Bops Pandeiro.   Website: Junior Karegato's Instagram Page