Celso Fonseca

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1975

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, pop

Instruments

guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Celso Fonseca is a renowned Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer born in Rio de Janeiro. He picked up the acoustic guitar at the age of 12 and decided to pursue a professional career in music by the time he was 19, drawing his early guitar influences from legends such as Baden Powell. Throughout his illustrious career, he has collaborated and worked alongside iconic figures of Brazilian music like Gilberto Gil, Marisa Monte, and Bebel Gilberto.

In addition to his work as a performing artist, Fonseca established himself as a talented record producer in the mid-1980s, around the time he released his debut album. His artistry reached international acclaim in 2016 when he received Latin Grammy nominations for Song of the Year with "Céu" and Best MPB Album for his work on Like Nice. His extensive discography includes notable collaborations with artists such as Milton Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos, and Marcos Valle, cementing his status as a key figure in contemporary Brazilian popular music.

Discography

• A Cor Do Som, Celso Fonseca – Promo N° 39 (1985)
• Minha Cara (1986)
• O Som Do Sim (1993)
• Celso Fonseca, Ronaldo Bastos – Sorte (1994)
• Celso Fonseca, Ronaldo Bastos – Paradiso (1997)
• Celso Fonseca e Ronaldo Bastos – Juventude / Slow Motion Bossa Nova (2001)
• Natural (2003)
• Rive Gauche Rio (2005)
• Clara Moreno Featuring Celso Fonseca – Meu Samba Torto (2006)
• The Leblon Sessions (2006)
• Polaroides (2006)
• Clara Moreno Featuring Celso Fonseca & Joyce – Meu Samba Torto (2007)
• Feriado (2007)
• Celso Fonseca - Ao Vivo (2008)
• Marcos Valle & Celso Fonseca – Apresentam Página Central (2009)
• Voz e Violão (2010)
• Celso Fonseca e Ronaldo Bastos – Liebe Paradiso (2011)
• No Meu Filme (2011)
• Like Nice (2015)
• Turning Point (2019)
• Celso Fonseca, Analaga – O Tempo (2019)
• Nossa Música (2021)
• A Bossa de Celso Fonseca (2024)
• Jobim e Modugno (2026)