Translation: Nelson Maleiro was an important icon of Bahian culture and percussion in Brazil, known for his artisanal ability in the fabrication of drums and other instruments essential to Candomblé, blocos afro, and samba schools. he underlined the preservation and promotion of Afro-Brazilian culture, innovating in the creation of instruments and the organization of Carnival blocos, helping Bahia get a foothold in musical scenery. Also, he was a pioneer on television, as the first Black artist with visibility apart from Carnival, strengthening knowledge of Afro-Brazilian culture. His legacy stays alive in the streets of Salvador, celebrated by groups and artists that keep his heritage alive. 

Nelson Maleiro was known for his creativity and to maintain an air of mystery and enthusiasm in planning his next ideas for Carnival. Although specific records of the jargon he used may be limited, reports from those who lived with him suggest that his answers often reflected his inventive and humorous spirit. Here are a some examples of how he would have responded:

"The best is still to come, wait and you will see!" "Secure the anxiety, the drum will speak for me!" "Let the sound guide me, and you are going to be surprised!" #Tátudoaquivél

Mestre Mário Pam

Translation: Mestre Mário Pam, also known as Mestre Mário, was the founder of the Banda Erê (the youth band of Ilê Aiyê) in 1992, together with a group of friends looking to promote Afro-Brazilian culture and combat racism by means of music, dance, and artistic expression. 

O Ilê Aiyê was a pioneer of inclusion and the valorization of Black culture in the Carnival of Salvador, highlighting the beauty and pride of Afro-descendant culture, aparte from being known for its musicality and presenting social themes in its performances.

Mário Pam, known as Mestre of Ilê Aiyê, maintain a crucial role in the continuation of the group, leading the percussion with mastery and contributing to national and international projection of the bloco. His dedication and talent were fundamental to the knowledge of Ilê Aiyê as a cultural icon. 

Despite a biography detailed can provide more information about his life and specific contributions, Mestre Mário Pam certainly has a remarkable legacy in the Bahian cultural scenario, contributing significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Afro-Brazilian culture throughout Ilê Aiyê. 

Mestre Patinho Axé

Translation: Originally from the neighborhood of Liberdade (Salvador da Bahia) he was trained as a musicians in the mythical group of Ilê Aiyê, where he became a professional percussionist of international stature, being a member of band. 

He also became a professor and educator of percussion, working on social projects for youth, teaching in the Mãe Hilda Jitolu school for more than 10 years. Along his professional career, he performed on stages around the world and played with big names like Carlinhos Brown, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Dorival Caymi, Doudou N'Diaye Rose e Bjork. With a headquarters in Marseilla (FR), he founded Tambores da Liberdade (Drums of Freedom) and integrated diverse bands like Tambor y CAnto, Makuetto Groove (afro-pop) and Ori Samba (Samba). He has also recorded percussion parts for various artists and was invited as a professor of music in various international festivals of Afro-Brazilian music.