Amaro Freitas is a Brazilian pianist and composer from Recife, renowned for redefining contemporary jazz through the rhythmic and melodic traditions of northeastern Brazil. Drawing from Afro-Brazilian rhythms such as maracatu, baião, and frevo, he crafts an inventive, percussive playing style rooted in cultural heritage and modern experimentation. Since releasing acclaimed albums including *Sangue Negro*, *Rasif*, and *Sankofa*, Freitas has gained international recognition for his virtuosic improvisation, deep sense of identity, and visionary approach to jazz as a force of spiritual and social expression.