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Catto (singer)
Catto Alves (born 26 September 1987), known mononymously as Catto (formerly Filipe Catto), is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She has worked with genres such as MPB, samba, tango, jazz, rock and bolero. She identifies as non-binary and uses both she/her and they/them pronouns. She has shared the stage with artists such as Maria Bethânia, Ney Matogrosso, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Beth Carvalho, Odair José, Marcelo Jeneci, Vanessa da Matta, Toquinho, Daniela Mercury, Zélia Duncan, Maria Gadú, Ana Carolina, Arnaldo Antunes, Nando Reis and Dzi Croquettes. She frequently sings songs composed by other people, but has also authored songs of her own, both alone and in partnerships with artists such as Zélia Duncan, Tiê, Paulinho Moska and Pedro Luís. Early life and first works Born in Lajeado and raised in the state capital Porto Alegre, Catto would sing in parties with her father. As a teenager, she sang in some rock bands. In 2006, she began a solo career performing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lajeado, Rio Grande Do Sul
Lajeado is an important city in the valley of the Taquari River (Rio Grande do Sul), Taquari River, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The population is 97,432 (2022 est.) in an area of 90.09 km2. Some of the largest distributors of food and fuel of the state are found in Lajeado. The city is mostly urban. Its current mayor is Marcelo Caumo. It was founded on January 26, 1891, when it was separated from the municipality of Estrela, Rio Grande do Sul, Estrela. It was colonized by German and Italian people. The city has a university: Univates. Notable people * Pedrinho Gaúcho, football player * Rodrigo Ely, football player * Marcel Stürmer, artistic roller skater See also * List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul References {{Authority control Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcelo Jeneci
Marcelo Jeneci (born April 7, 1982), also known mononymously as Jeneci, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist and accordionist. He was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album in 2014 for ''De Graça''. In the same year, he received the APCA Award for "Best Composer". Biography Jeneci was born in the Guaianases district of São Paulo on April 7, 1982. He had his first music lessons with his father, who worked as a repairman for musical instruments, and began his career in 2000 as an accordionist for singer Chico César's live band. He was also a backing musician for Arnaldo Antunes and Erasmo Carlos. His first success as a composer came in 2008 with "Amado", a collaboration with Vanessa da Mata which was included in the soundtrack of Rede Globo's ''telenovela'' '' A Favorita''. He co-wrote songs alongside Arnaldo Antunes, Zé Miguel Wisnik and Luiz Tatit, and was also a collaborator for British duo Da Lata. His debut album, ''Feito pra Acabar'', came o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Pedro Theatre
The São Pedro Theatre (''Theatro São Pedro'' in Portuguese) is the oldest theatre in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. History Founded in 1858, the theatre quickly became an artistic, social, and political center in the country. In the 1970s it was realised that the theatre was in need of a major renovation. Eva Sopher who had run many artistic endeavours in Porto Alegre for the organisation PROARTE was chosen by the government to lead the project. The renovation was to take nine years and became Soper's life's work. The theatre reopened in 1984. Soper was to run the theatre for 41 years (the rest of her life). In 1991 there was a challenge to her leadership but admirers including the Brazilian director and actor gathered to hold hands around the theatre to show their support. Further extensions to the theatre's facilities had been started by Soper with a budget of R$20m but the estimated costs rose to R$50m. Although still not comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordel Encantado
''Cordel Encantado'' (English: ''The Enchanted Tale'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo from 11 April to 23 September 2011. It has been re-aired in Globo's ''Vale a Pena Ver de Novo'' from 14 January to 3 May 2019, replacing Belíssima and being replaced by Por Amor. Synopsis Miguezim (Matheus Nachtergaele), a preacher in Brogodó, and Augusto (Carmo Dalla Vecchia), monarch of the kingdom of North Seráfia, have the same prophetic dream. Augusto asks for Amadeus' (Zé Celso Martinez) counsel to decipher it, who tells him that the images represent a long journey that will lead the king to the southern hemisphere; on the trip, a precious commodity will be sacrificed, but in return, the kingdom can finally know happiness and justice. The series' protagonist—Princess Aurora Catherine Avila Seráfia (Bianca Bin), daughter of Augusto and Queen Cristina (Alinne Moraes)—is born during the war between North and South Seráfia, who have been fighting each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre (, ; , ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian Federative units of Brazil, state of Rio Grande do Sul. Its population of roughly 1.4 million inhabitants (2022) makes it the List of largest cities in Brazil, 11th-most populous city in the country and the centre of Brazil's List of metropolitan areas in Brazil, fifth-largest metropolitan area, with 4.1 million inhabitants (2022). The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian state. Porto Alegre was founded in 1769 by Manuel Jorge Gomes de Sepúlveda, who used the pseudonym José Marcelino de Figueiredo to hide his identity; the official date, though, is 1772 with the act signed by Immigration to Brazil, immigrants from the Azores, Portugal. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Guaíba Lake, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos, a giant freshwater lagoon navigable by even the largest of ships. This five-river junction has become an important alluvial port and a chief indus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Luís E A Parede
Pedro Luís e a Parede (lit. "Pedro Luis and the Wall") are a brazilian people, Brazilian musical group that mixes rock, samba, rap and funk. the group is composed by Pedro Luís (lead vocals and acoustic guitar), Mário Moura (bass guitar), Sidon Silva, C.A. Ferrari and Celso Alvim (all three do the percussion). Discography * 1997 – ''Astronauta Tupy'' - Dubas/Warner Music Group, WEA * 1999 - ''É Tudo 1 Real'' - Warner Music Group, WEA * 2001 - ''Zona e Progresso'' - Universal Music/MP,B * 2004 - ''Vagabundo'' - Universal Music * 2008 - ''Ponto Enredo'' - EMI Compilations * 2006 - ''Seleção 1997-2004'' - Universal/MP,B References * [ Pedro Luís e a Parede] at allmusic Musical groups established in 1996 Brazilian rock music groups Samba ensembles Música popular brasileira musical groups 1996 establishments in Brazil {{Brazil-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulinho Moska
Paulo Corrêa de Araujo, also known as Moska or Paulinho Moska (born 27 August 1967, in Rio de Janeiro), is a Brazilian singer, composer and actor. He started to play the classical guitar when he was 13 years old, with friends. He graduated in theater and cinema from CAL ( Casa de Artes de Laranjeiras), in Rio. He was a member of the band Garganta Profunda, that sang types of songs from Beatles and Tom Jobim to medieval operas. In 1987, he founded the band Inimigos do Rei ("King's enemies"), with old friends from the other band, Luiz Nicolau and Luis Guilherme. Cinema In 2001, Moska worked in the film '' O Homem do Ano'' ("The Man of the Year"), starring Murilo Benício. In the movie, Moska plays the professional killer ''Enoque''. The movie is directed by José Henrique Fonseca, story by Rubem Fonseca, Patrícia Melo and José Henrique Fonseca. He took part in other films like ''Mulher'', in 1998, and ''Amores Possíveis''. Discography CDs * (1993) ''Vontade'' * (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nando Reis
Nando Reis (, born José Fernando Gomes dos Reis; January 12, 1963) is a Brazilian musician and producer, best known as the former bassist and one of the lead singers of Brazilian rock band Titãs and for his successful solo career, with his own band called Os Infernais. He has also produced a few albums, including some related to Cássia Eller, who has made several significant partnerships with him, and Marisa Monte. In 2012, Nando Reis was listed among the top ten Brazilian artists at the ECAD list of artists who earned the most from copyright in the first semester of that year. In 2016, he was at the 15th position, besides being 6th in the ranking of earnings from live performances and topped the ranking of earnings from music played in public places. Childhood Nando Reis was born in São Paulo to Cecília Leonel and José Carlos Galvão Gomes dos Reis. He was given his prename "José" just like his brothers, José Carlos, the oldest of the children, and José Luiz (who is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnaldo Antunes
Arnaldo Antunes (, born Arnaldo Augusto Nora Antunes Filho, September 2, 1960) is a Brazilian singer, writer, and composer. He was a member of the rock band Titãs, which he co-founded in 1982 and left ten years later. After 1992, he embarked on a solo career. He has published poetry and had his first book published in 1983. He has worked with Marisa Monte, Tribalistas, Carlinhos Brown and Pequeno Cidadão. Childhood Arnaldo was born on September 2, 1960, to Arnaldo Augusto Nora Antunes and Dora Leme Ferreira. He was the fourth of seven children. In 1967, he enrolled in Luís de Camões school and studied there until 1972. During the following year, he attended PUC SP, where he first got involved with the local art scene. In 1975 he met Paulo Miklos, a classmate at Colégio Equipe. In 1978, he went to study Portuguese and literature at USP. Career with Titãs In 1979, Antunes formed his first band, Banda Performática, with his then-wife. In 1982, Titãs do Iê-Iê was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Carolina
Ana Carolina Sousa (, born September 9, 1974) is a Brazilian pop rock singer, songwriter and musician. Career Carolina has a contralto vocal range. Her musical influence comes from the crib, her grandmother used to sing on the radio, and her great-aunt and uncle played percussion, piano, cello, and violin. She grew up listening to Brazilian musical icons such as Chico Buarque, João Bosco, Maria Bethânia as well as international icons such as Nina Simone, Björk, and Alanis Morissette. She began her career singing in local bars. With the determination to become a successful professional musician, she left Minas Gerais and moved to Rio de Janeiro. Shortly after moving to Rio de Janeiro, she signed a contract with the BMG recording company. She released her first CD, ''Ana Carolina,'' in 1999, which was responsible for her nomination in the Latin Grammy Awards. Her second album, ''Ana Rita Joana Iracema e Carolina'' was another success, released in 2001. The album's title is i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Gadú
Mayra Corrêa Aygadoux (born 4 December 1986), known professionally as Maria Gadú, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist. Gadú has been nominated twice for a Latin Grammy Award. She released her first album in 2009, self-titled ''Maria Gadú''. Her single "Shimbalaiê" became a number one hit in Italy during summer 2011, staying atop the Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana, FIMI chart for five straight weeks. Biography Maria Gadú started playing music as a child after having learned the basics of reading musical notation. Seven years later she began to record songs on cassette tapes. Her real musical training begins at the age of thirteen, when she began to give concerts in the bars of São Paulo, playing music by Adoniran Barbosa, Marisa Monte and Chico Buarque. In 2008 she moved to Rio de Janeiro and began playing in bars, and she attracted the attention of famous musicians such as Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, João Donato among others. Maria Gadu gain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zélia Duncan
Zélia Duncan (, born 28 October 1964), born Zélia Cristina Gonçalves Moreira, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. Biography Duncan was born in Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. She moved with her family to Brasília, where she lived for 16 years. She started her professional career in 1981 after she won a contest organized by the ''Fundação Nacional de Artes'' (National Foundation of Arts). When she was 22 years old, she returned to Rio. Duncan, Zélia (1994)"03-Biografia" UOL. Retrieved 20 December 2010. Using the name "Zélia Cristina", she first performed as a soloist in Botanic in Rio de Janeiro."Zélia Duncan" (2010). CliqueMusic. UOL. Retrieved 20 December 2010. In 1990 she launched the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
