Zé Luiz
Zé Luiz is a Brazilian singer and composer from the Madureira neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. He formed his first band, Os Moleques de Madureira, as a...
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Zé Luiz is a Brazilian singer and composer from the Madureira neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. He formed his first band, Os Moleques de Madureira, as a teenager. His debut album came out in 1983, and the song 'Ao Viciado' became his breakthrough hit the following year.
That song, with its direct lyrics about addiction, connected with many listeners in Brazil. It also drew some criticism for its subject matter, but Zé Luiz kept writing about similar themes. His other songs include 'Brasília' and 'Noite & Dia'.
He recorded several albums through the 1980s and 1990s, like 'Vai Dormir' and 'Sem Medo de Viver'. Over time, his band included musicians like Zeca Pagodinho on backing vocals and Beto Sem Braço on percussion.
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