Alvinho

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Álvaro Miranda Ribeiro

Years Active

1980s

Genres

MPB, pop, bossa nova, rock

Instruments

vocal, acoustic guitar

Biography

Alvinho, whose real name is Álvaro Miranda Ribeiro, emerged on the Brazilian music scene starting in the 1980s. His career began as the lead vocalist of the group Rapazes de Vida Fácil, with which he released a single. Later, in the late 1980s, he founded the ensemble Brasil Palace, which stood out for fusing pop with bossa nova elements.

As a songwriter, Alvinho had his works interpreted by renowned artists. Marina Lima recorded songs such as "Não sei dançar" and "Stromboli". Meanwhile, the group Capital Inicial scored a hit with "Todos os lados", a partnership with Dinho Ouro Preto, Bozo Barreti, and Marcelo Sussekind. In the early 1990s, he formed the band Sex Beatles, releasing two LPs produced by Dado Villa-Lobos.

Throughout his trajectory, Alvinho collaborated with various artists, including Toni Platão and Ritchie. His versatility led him to transition through different genres, establishing himself as a relevant name in Brazilian music, with a repertoire that ranges from pop to bossa nova and rock influences.

Discography

• Ao Vivo no Paredão (2021)
• Play no Príncipe (2022)
• Especiel de Fim de Ano (2022)
• Seresta do Príncipe 2.0 (2023)
• Seresta de Favela (2025)
• Resenha Do Alvinho (2025)
• Tomando Uma (2026)
• Seresta de Favela 2.0 (2026)