Ivan Miguel Conti Maranhão, also known as Mamão, was a Brazilian drummer, percussionist and composer. He gained prominence as a member of the influential jazz-funk band Azymuth, which he co-founded in 1972.
Conti in 2006
Azymuth is a Brazilian jazz-funk group formed in 1973. The original lineup was a trio composed of José Roberto Bertrami (keyboards), Alex Malheiros, and Ivan Conti. Kiko Continentino joined the group in 2015 as the band's keyboardist after Bertrami's death. As of April 2023, Alex Malheiros is the only surviving original member of the group.
Azymuth performing in 2019