Mauro Refosco is a Brazilian percussionist. He is best known for his work with singer David Byrne and the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He was a member of the experimental supergroup Atoms for Peace – featuring Thom Yorke and Flea – and the forró band Forro in the Dark. Refosco was also briefly a member of Dirty Projectors.
Refosco performing with Atoms for Peace in 2013
Refosco (back) performing with Flea as part of Atoms for Peace in 2013
Refosco performing during a David Byrne and Brian Eno Tour at Zoellner Arts Center in 2008.
Atoms for Peace were a rock supergroup comprising the Radiohead songwriter Thom Yorke, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Radiohead's producer Nigel Godrich, the drummer Joey Waronker of Beck and R.E.M., and the percussionist Mauro Refosco of Forro in the Dark.
Atoms for Peace performing in 2010. From left to right: Nigel Godrich, Thom Yorke, Flea, and Mauro Refosco (obscured behind Flea, Joey Waronker behind the drums)
Thom Yorke (front) and Nigel Godrich (back)
Flea (front) and Mauro Refosco (back)