Capitão Barduíno

Origin

Socorro, SP

Also known as

Pedro Anestori Marigliani

Years active

1937–1967

Genres

sertanejo, moda de viola, música caipira

Biography

Pedro Anestori Marigliani, known artistically as Capitão Barduíno, was a prominent Brazilian radio host, composer, and humorist. Born in Socorro, São Paulo, on November 13, 1904, to Italian parents, he harbored a childhood dream of working in radio, a passion that would define his career. His journey into the entertainment industry began in 1937 when he was introduced to the Odeon record label by Capitão Furtado. It was there that he debuted as a composer with the moda de viola "Casa?! Só Assim," co-written with Nhá Zefa and recorded by the duo Nhá Zefa and Juca Matias. This marked the beginning of his significant contributions to Brazilian folk music.

In the same year, Capitão Barduíno started hosting the popular radio program "Brasil Caboclo," which quickly became one of the most-listened-to shows in Brazil at the time. His warm voice and simple, engaging style made him a beloved figure in Brazilian households. In 1939, he joined Rádio Bandeirantes in São Paulo, where the station's artistic director, Otávio Gabus Mendes, bestowed upon him the nickname "Capitão Barduíno." Under this moniker, he also hosted "A Câmara dos Despeitados," a satirical political commentary program that showcased his wit and critical perspective on the country's events.

Beyond his radio work, Capitão Barduíno was also a respected composer, with "A Enxada e a Caneta" (co-written with Teddy Vieira) being one of his notable successes, recorded by artists like Zico and Zeca. His career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on Brazilian radio and sertaneja music. He passed away in São Paulo on August 1, 1967, but his legacy endures through his music and the highway named in his honor, Rodovia Capitão Barduíno, which connects Bragança Paulista and Socorro. He is remembered as a pioneer and a captain of Brazilian radio and music.