Mikiba has played percussion with professional award winning Baterias in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for over 10 years. He has performed with premiership Samba Schools including Escola de Samba Camisa Verde e Branco, Escola de Samba Aguia de Ouro, Escola de Samba Tucuruvi and five-time champions, Mocedade Alegre. He also regularly plays with Samba Pagode groups such as Sambox and is currently living in Manchester performing and teaching regularly with Global Grooves.