Carlos André

Origin

Mossoró, RN

Also known as

Oséas Carlos André Almeida Lopes

Years Active

1959

Genres

Brazilian popular music, forró, sertanejo

Instruments

voice

Biography

Carlos André, artistic name of Oséas Carlos André Almeida Lopes, was born in Mossoró on October 28, 1938. His career in Brazilian popular music gained great momentum in 1959, when he founded Trio Mossoró alongside his siblings Hermelinda Lopes and João Mossoró, projecting northeastern sounds beyond his homeland.

In addition to his work as a singer and songwriter, Carlos André stood out behind the scenes of the Brazilian phonographic industry. He worked as a director and producer at major record labels in the country, such as Continental, Copacabana, RCA, Tapecar, and Beverly Som, exerting a strong influence on the music production of his time.

As a producer, he worked with renowned national music artists, including names like Luiz Gonzaga, Cauby Peixoto, Odair José, and Fernando Mendes. Currently, he works as a representative of Socinpro in the North and Northeast regions, residing in Recife.

Discography

• Na Parede da Paixão (1986)
• O que o Povo Gosta (1987)
• Na Estrada do Amor (1989)
• Super Duelo, Vol. 5 (2015)
• Volte pra Mim (2021)
• Carlos André e Amigos (2021)
• Brega Duetos (Vol. 5) (2025)