CHICO MANN

Chico Mann (Marcos Garcia) is a producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as a core member of the legendary Afrobeat collective Antibalas. His creative voice blends deep rhythmic knowledge with melodic intuition, shaping sound that moves effortlessly between funk, Afrobeat, soul, and experimental forms.

At XPRMNT, Chico brings a lifetime of tone-shaping, arrangement, and musical leadership—approaching production as both craft and conversation. Known for his obsessive ear for guitar tone and sonic character, his work is grounded in feel, texture, and musical honesty.