Flávio José

Flávio José was born in João Pessoa, Brazil in 1964. He started performing locally as a teenager, and by 1987 he was working with producer João Plinta on what would become his breakthrough album. That record's title track, 'Espumas Ao Vento,' became a national hit in Brazil, connecting with listeners through its direct emotional pull.

He's recorded steadily since then, with songs like 'A Natureza Das Coisas' and 'Tareco e Mariola' among his better-known work. His music draws from traditional Brazilian styles, though he's incorporated more contemporary pop and sertanejo sounds over time. He's played with a regular band that includes musicians like accordionist Luizinho Souza and drummer Jota Lennon.

In the mid-1990s, his song 'Eu Sou Forrozeiro' stirred some debate about tradition in Brazilian music. He's also collaborated with artists like Gilberto Gil and Elba Ramalho.