Régis Nogueira

Régis Nogueira is a Brazilian musician whose song "São Silvestre" became something of a national touchstone. The track, inspired by São Paulo's annual New Year's Eve race, connected with listeners in a way that went beyond typical pop success. He also recorded songs like "An an an an" and "Fiz do Meu Jeito."

His career began with a debut album simply titled "Régis" in 1986, after producer Max Pierre signed him. Other tracks in his catalog include "Jesus Fonte de Luz" and "Rock and Roll."

Nogueira's work doesn't fit neatly into one genre box, but there's a directness to it that has kept songs like "São Silvestre" in circulation. He recorded in Portuguese for a primarily Brazilian audience, and the specifics of his sound feel rooted in that context rather than aiming for international crossover.