Adelson Viana

Origin

Fortaleza, CE

Genres

forró, instrumental music, choro, samba, jazz, frevo, northeastern music, baião, xote

Instruments

accordion, piano

Biography

Adelson Viana is a renowned Brazilian accordionist, pianist, composer, arranger, and music producer, born in Fortaleza, Ceará, on February 25, 1971. Coming from a musical family, he had his father, José Viana, as his first accordion master, an instrument that has accompanied him since childhood. His musical career began at dances and later expanded to recording studios, concerts, jingles, and soundtracks, establishing him as one of the great names in Brazilian instrumental music.

Throughout his career, Adelson Viana was a member of singer Fagner's band for 12 years, performing all over Brazil. He has shared stages and projects with several renowned artists, such as Dominguinhos, Lenine, Naná Vasconcelos, Zeca Baleiro, Ednardo, Paulo Moura, Nonato Luiz, Waldonys, and Manassés, among others. His musical versatility allows him to move through different genres, highlighting forró, xote, baião, choro, and frevo, while always exploring the sonic richness of the accordion.

Adelson Viana has an expressive discography, with albums such as "Acordeom Brasileiro" (2005), "Da Cidade ao Sertão" (2009), "Música Popular Nordestina" (2011), and "Balaio de Forró" (2018). His works frequently celebrate northeastern culture and feature special guest appearances by renowned artists, such as Fagner and Dominguinhos. In addition to his career as an instrumentalist and composer, Adelson Viana is also dedicated to music promotion projects, acting as a supporter of new accordion talents and working as a music producer.

Discography

• Acordeom Brasileiro (1999)
• Acordeon Brasileiro (2008)
• Adelson Viana, Nonato Luiz – Dobrado (2009)
• Música Popular Nordestina (2012)
• Acordeom Brasileiro, Vol.2 (2014)
• Pra Ser Feliz (2017)
• Voz, Piano e Verso (2018)
• Nessa Praia (2019)
• O Baú do Zé Viana (2019)
• De Cá pra Lá (2024)