Beto Villares

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Roberto Cruz Villares

Years Active

1998–Presente

Genres

MPB, instrumental music, soundtrack

Instruments

acoustic guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals

Biography

Beto Villares is a renowned Brazilian composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist, born in São Paulo on December 27, 1966. His career stands out for its versatility, working both in the production of albums for major names in Brazilian popular music and in the creation of soundtracks for film and television. His work is marked by the exploration of Brazil's rich musical diversity, blending regional and contemporary influences in his compositions.

Throughout his career, Villares has collaborated with artists such as Céu, Siba, Zélia Duncan, Pato Fu, Anelis Assumpção, and Rodrigo Campos, producing albums that have achieved critical and commercial acclaim. A milestone in his career was the musical direction of the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, alongside Antônio Pinto, where he selected the repertoire and created original soundtracks for the event. This experience cemented his position as one of the leading names in Brazilian music.

In addition to his work as a producer, Beto Villares has also released solo albums, such as "Excelentes Lugares Bonitos" (2003) and "Aqui Deus Andou" (2020), which explore his own compositions and arrangements. His work extends to creating soundtracks for films and series, including "Xingu", "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation", and "Filhos do Carnaval", demonstrating his ability to translate visual narratives into engaging soundscapes.

Discography

• Excelentes Lugares Bonitos (2003)
• Beto Villares (2008)
• 13 Dias Longe do Sol - Música Original de Beto Villares (2018)
• Aqui Deus Andou (2020)
• Biocêntricos (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2023)
• Pele de Vidro / Skin of Glass (Trilha Sonora Original do Filme) (2024)
• Maria e o Cangaço (Trilha Sonora Original) (2025)