miguel Alves
Musician - Percussion
Percussionist, Cajón Player, Djembe / Hand Drummer
Miguel Alves is an internationally respected percussionist known for bringing live rhythm and musical depth to house and electronic music performances. As the founder of DeepDuet and MANONTOP, he has established a strong reputation for enhancing DJ sets with dynamic, organic percussion.
Miguel has performed extensively across leading clubs, festivals and private events worldwide. His career has seen him share stages with influential artists including Black Coffee, Gypsy Kings, Bonnie Taylor, Kosmo Klein, Diego Miranda, Brandon Block, Pedro Cazanova, Massive Drum, Sonique and Hed Kandi.
Beyond live performance, Miguel has contributed percussion to a wide range of recorded projects, with credits appearing on respected compilations such as Dance Mania We Got This, Orbital Annual Mix Wild Sax and Annual Mix 2 It’s a Soul Thing. His ability to integrate live percussion naturally within electronic music has made him a sought after collaborator in both studio and live environments.
Miguel has also performed for an impressive list of global brands and high profile clients including Red Bull, Moët & Chandon, Fashion TV, CIC TV, Jameson, Bacardi, TVI and Cristiano Ronaldo.
On stage, Miguel delivers refined yet high energy performances using cajón, djembe and hand percussion. His instinctive musicality and strong stage presence create a powerful connection between rhythm, music and audience, consistently elevating the atmosphere of every event

