Alcides Gonçalves

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Years Active

1930s–1970s

Genres

samba, seresta, samba-canção, valsa

Instruments

guitar, vocals

Biography

Alcides Gonçalves was a Brazilian composer, singer, and guitarist, born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, on October 1, 1908, and passed away in the same city on January 9, 1987. He studied music with Roberto Héguert and Elsa Tiefk in his hometown and began his artistic career at Rádio Farroupilha. In the late 1930s, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he established himself as an important name in Brazilian popular music.

His partnership with Lupicínio Rodrigues was fundamental to the success of both, resulting in several hits such as "Triste história", "Pergunte aos meus tamancos", "Quem há de dizer", "Maria Rosa", "Cadeira vazia", "Jardim da saudade", and "Castigo". Some of these compositions were recorded by major names of the era, such as Francisco Alves, Luiz Gonzaga, and Gilberto Milfont. In addition to being a composer and instrumentalist, Alcides Gonçalves also worked as a singer, having performed seasons at Rádio El Mundo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Alcides Gonçalves also had his work recognized in other contexts, such as the recording of a version of the "Hino do Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense" in 1946, composed by Breno Blauth. His career spanned decades, with participations in various ensembles and orchestras, and a legacy of over 50 compositions. In 1977, the Continental record label released the LP "Cadeira vazia – Série Destaque nº 7", interpreting several of his samba-canção songs.

Discography

• Cadeira Vazia (1977)
• Para Ela (1981)