Afonso Teixeira

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Afonso Teixeira Filho

Years Active

1940s–1950s

Genres

samba, marcha

Biography

Afonso Teixeira was a Brazilian composer, primarily known for his sambas and marches, who began having his music recorded in the early 1940s. His career spanned through the 1950s, with numerous collaborations and successful recordings by popular artists of the era. Teixeira's work was frequently featured during Carnival seasons, highlighting his contribution to Brazilian popular music.

His compositions were recorded by notable artists such as Nena Robledo, Quatro Ases e Um Coringa, Aracy de Almeida, Carlos Galhardo, and Gilberto Alves. Some of his well-known songs include "Última lágrima" (1941), "Tirrim… tirrim…" (1943), and "Marcha do caracol" (1951). He often partnered with lyricists like Peterpan, Cristóvão de Alencar, and Djalma Esteves, a fellow composer who also contributed to Carnival music.

Beyond his musical career, Afonso Teixeira Filho was also involved in politics, running as a candidate for the PCO (Partido da Causa Operária) in São Paulo for positions such as Senator and Vice-Governor. He was also a translator, interpreter, and philologist, contributing to the translation of James Joyce's "Finnegans Wake" as part of a collective effort.