Chiko Queiroga

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Francisco da Cruz Queiroga

Years Active

1982

Genres

MPB, música nordestina

Instruments

acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Francisco da Cruz Queiroga, artistically known as Chiko Queiroga, was born in Rio de Janeiro in November 1964. Still in his childhood, he moved to Aracaju, Sergipe, where he began his musical studies on the acoustic guitar at the Sergipe Conservatory of Music in the early 1980s. His musical career gained prominence starting in 1982, when his composition "Madrugada" placed in a Brazilian popular music festival in Aracaju. Over the years, Chiko Queiroga consolidated his trajectory as a singer and songwriter, receiving titles such as "Citizen of Aracaju" and "Sergipano" in recognition of his cultural contribution.

In 1992, Chiko Queiroga moved to Salvador, Bahia, and in 1998 began a highly successful musical partnership with fellow songwriter Antônio Rogério. Together, they released several albums and participated in important festivals in Brazil and abroad, including the renowned New Orleans Jazz Festival in the United States, where they represented Sergipe and Brazil several times between 1999 and 2009. The duo is known for their compositions that celebrate northeastern culture and the city of Aracaju, with a versatile musical style that moves through MPB.

Chiko Queiroga, in his solo career and in partnership with Antônio Rogério, has built a rich and diverse repertoire, marked by poetic quality and a strong northeastern identity. His music is recognized for its authenticity and ability to move audiences, crossing generations and winning admirers both in Brazil and internationally. The duo remains active, celebrating more than two decades of partnership and contributing significantly to Brazilian popular music.

Discography

• Folia de São João (2008)
• SOB A LUZ (2026)