Luiz Melodia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luiz Melodia
Occupation	Brazilian Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 7, 1951(1951-01-07)
Age	73
Date Of Death	2017-08-04
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Rio de Janeiro
Horoscope	Capricorn

Luiz Melodia Biography

Luiz Melodia is one of the most popular and richest Brazilian singer who was born on January 7, 1951 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Luiz Carlos de Santos was born 7 January 1951 in Estacio, Rio de Janeiro. He was the only child of Oswaldo & Euridice. The 4-string viola was a treasure trove, and he never allowed me to touch it. It was there that I learned how to play.

He was also a finalist with “Ebano” in the TV Globo contest Festival Abertura in 1975. His song “Juventude Transviada”, which he wrote in 1976, was featured on the soundtrack of the novela Pecado Capital (Rede Globo), and on his LP Maravilhas Contemporaneas. In the 1970s, his fame grew and he joined an effort called Projeto Pixinguinha. He shared the stage with Zeze Mottea. He recorded the 1978 album Mico de Circo.

Son of samba artist and songwriter Oswaldo Melodia (from whom he inherited his stage name), he grew up in the slum district of São Carlos, in the neighbourhood of Estácio, often referred to as the “Cradle of Samba”. Since 1977, he has been married to singer, songwriter and producer Jane Reis and is the father of rap artist Mahal Reis (1980). His first LP, Pérola Negra, was released in 1973. He reached the finals of the Festival Abertura musical competition, hosted by Rede Globo, with his track “Ébano”.

In the 1980s, he released the albums Nós (1980), Felino (1983), Claro (1985) and Pintando O Sete (1989). The latter included one of his greatest hits, Codinome Beija-Flor (Cazuza, Ezequiel Neves and Reinaldo Arias). In 1991, he recorded Codinome Beija-Flor featured on the soundtrack to “O Dono Do Mundo”, a tele-novela by TV Globo. 1995 saw the release of Relíquias, while Melodia also featured as a guest on the CD Guitarra Brasileira, by Renato Piau, on which he performed “Me Beija”, together with Piau and Tureko.

Gal Costa recorded his song “Perola Negra”, in 1972. He had the help of poet- songwriters Torquato Neto (in Rio de Janeiro), and Wally Salomao (in Rio de Janeiro). The song was first heard in Estacio, where the songwriter resided. Maria Bethania also recorded the song “Estacio Holly Estacio” that year. In 1973, he released Perola Negra, his first LP. It featured many popular tracks like “Magrelinha”, Vale Quanto Pesa, “Estacio, Holly Estacio”, and “Farrapo Humano”.

Luiz Melodia Net Worth

Luiz Melodia is one of the richest Brazilian Singer from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luiz Melodia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Luiz Carlos dos Santos (January 1951 – August 2017, also known as Luiz Melina) was a Brazilian actor and singer. He is best remembered for his contributions to the music of Brazilian rock, blues and soul.

Luiz was a gifted musician from an early age. However, he had to leave his father’s will. He wanted him to graduate. Luiz began his musical career alongside Mizinho in 1963. He also worked as a salesperson, printer, clerk, and musician in nightclubs. He formed the band “Os Instantaneos” with Manoel Nazzareno, Mizinho, and helped to form it in 1964. Melodia, who had dropped out of school, spent his teens songwriting and performing hits from Bossa Nova and MPB. He formed the band Os Instantaneos with a few close friends. His presence was quickly noticed by poet Waly Salomao, and Torquato neto, frequent Estacio slum visitors. Gal Costa met Wally through whom she was able to record the song “Perola Negra”, which is from Gal A Todo Vapor. This album was released in 1972. Maria Bethania recorded her version of “Estacio Holly Estacio” a little later.

His career was officially established with his following album, Maravilhas Contemporâneas (1976), made popular thanks to the track “Mico de Circo” (1978), recorded upon his return to Rio. Over the following decades, Melodia released a number of albums and performed extensively, including abroad. In 1987, he performed in Châteauvallon, in France, and in Bern, Switzerland, as well as at the III Folcalquier Music Festival, in 1992, in France. In 2004, he was invited to play the Montreux Jazz Festival, on the banks of Lake Geneva, where he appeared at Stravinsky Auditorium, the festival’s main stage. He has performed in a number of European countries, including Germany, the UK, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Portugal.

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Who is Luiz Melodia Dating?

According to our records, Luiz Melodia married to Jane Reis. As of December 1, 2023, Luiz Melodia’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2008, Melodia cultivated an idea involving a samba project. Previously, in mid-2006, the artist had been invited to present a special performance in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Teatro Rival, in Rio de Janeiro. The focal point was samba songs from different periods, and, to some extent, the show formed the foundation that would become the album Estação Melodia, with a repertoire based on the CD, DVD and special MTV show.

Facts & Trivia

Luiz Ranked on the list of most popular Brazilian singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Luiz Melodia celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.

He performed in a number of European countries, including Germany, the UK, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Portugal. He played on the fourth solo album by Titãs member Sérgio Britto, released in September 2011 (Purabossanova). In 2015, Melodia won the 26th Brazilian Music Award for Best MPB Artist.