João Pais Filipe, drummer, percussionist, and sound sculptor from Porto, has developed a singular path that spans composition, improvisation, and instrument construction. Known for his work with projects such as Sektor 304, HHY & The Macumbas, and Unzen Pilot, he develops a language rooted in the tension between the mechanical and the organic. At Quinas das Beatas, he presents a rhythmic universe where gongs, metals, and custom-designed drums explore repetition, texture, and resonance, balancing ritual pulse with sonic exploration.