Manuel Faria is a musician, composer, and music producer whose expertise spans the entire spectrum of music practice and sound design. Born in 1957, he began studying piano at age 6 and later pursued Electronic Engineering. In 1976, he co-founded the acclaimed band Trovante, where he served as pianist and producer. His collaborative work later extended to prominent artists including Sérgio Godinho, Mafalda Veiga, Entre Aspas, Zeca Afonso, and Amália Rodrigues, among others.

In 1996, Faria established Indigo, a post-production and music composition house that earned the "Best Sound Production Company" award for 16 consecutive years. Driven by a passion for spatial sound and its human impact, he has composed for theater, film, advertising, museums, and immersive sound experiences.

Combining artistic sensitivity with acoustic expertise, his work has garnered numerous distinctions, including two Cannes Gold Lions and Silver and Bronze prizes at the London International Awards. Faria serves on the Advisory Board of The Adventure Lab Copenhagen, Denmark, and has delivered keynote presentations at prestigious events worldwide, including conferences in Brazil and Sydney, Eurobest and TEDx in Lisbon, IndieSummit in London, MAPIC in Cannes, and TEA SATE in Paris.