Tunico da Vila

Antonio João e Pedro Caniné Ferreira was born in Rio de Janeiro and began his musical career as a percussionist in Martinho da Vila's band. In the 1990s, he was a member of Coeur-Sambá, which released the album Musical in 1999.

As a solo artist, he recorded Tunico Ferreira and Na cadência do partido alto. He also co-wrote Festa no Arraiá with his father, the samba-enredo that led Unidos de Vila Isabel to the Rio Carnival title in 2013.