Magupi, also known as Márcio Pinto, is a percussionist, composer, and talented instrumentalist specializing in the marimba and the balafon. Equipped with a degree in Classical Studies, Magupi taught at Oporto Music University and played in a number of orchestras including Oporto Symphonic Orquestra before travelling to West Africa and finding inspiration in its rhythms and sounds. His music features a variety of instrumentation and synthesizers.