Arnoldo Medeiros

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Arnoldo Medeiros da Fonseca Junior

Years Active

1960s

Genres

MPB, samba, bossa nova, funk

Biography

Arnoldo Medeiros da Fonseca Junior, artistically known as Arnoldo Medeiros, is a Brazilian lyricist and poet who began his professional career in the 1960s. Born in Rio de Janeiro on August 3, 1945, Medeiros built a career marked by his work in the fields of music and theater.

His music career gained prominence in 1966, when he served as musical director and composed, in partnership with Otávio Monteiro, the soundtrack for the theatrical play "Cia. Século XX de Responsabilidade Ltda.". In the following years, he participated in several music festivals, such as the 1st Rio Grande do Sul University Festival and the 5th Festival of Brazilian Popular Music (TV Record), presenting compositions in partnership with artists such as Arthur Verocai and Edmundo Souto. In 1972, he was hired by TV Tupi to musically direct the program "Paz e humor", for which he composed around 40 jingles and theme songs in collaboration with Fred Falcão and Dom Salvador.

Throughout his career, Arnoldo Medeiros released albums such as "Love me" (1972) and "Arnoldo Medeiros, o homem, o poeta" (1975), the latter featuring arrangements by Luiz Eça and participation from renowned musicians such as Hélio Delmiro and Chico Batera. His compositions have also been interpreted by various Brazilian artists, including Wanderléa and Maria Creuza. Medeiros collaborated with a wide range of Brazilian music talents, such as Marcos Valle, Egberto Gismonti, and Rosa Passos, consolidating himself as an important name in the country's music scene.

Discography

• Love Me (1971)
• O Homem, O Poeta (1975)