Creone e Barrerito

Origin

Brasil

Years Active

1967–1982

Genres

sertanejo, caipira music, moda de viola

Instruments

acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals

Biography

The sertanejo duo Creone and Barrerito, formed by Florisvaldo Alves Ferreira (Creone) and Élcio Neves Borges (Barrerito), is a milestone in the history of Brazilian caipira and sertanejo music. Their musical partnership was solidified in the 1970s, before both became members of one of the most iconic lineups of Trio Parada Dura. Creone, born in Frutal, Minas Gerais, in 1940, and Barrerito, born in São Fidélis, Rio de Janeiro, in 1942, began their journey together, recording three albums that already demonstrated the vocal quality and pitch accuracy that would become their trademarks.

The duo's talent caught the attention of Mangabinha, who invited them to join Trio Parada Dura in 1975, forming the group's second and most famous configuration. With Creone and Barrerito alongside Mangabinha, Trio Parada Dura achieved resounding national success, releasing dozens of albums and winning awards such as Gold Records. The precision of their vocal harmonies and instrumental mastery, with Barrerito on the acoustic guitar and Creone on the guitar, elevated the sertanejo genre to a new level.

Despite their success, the journey of the duo Creone and Barrerito as such was interrupted by joining Trio Parada Dura. However, the legacy of their partnership remains alive through the recordings they made together and their indelible influence on sertanejo music. The story of Creone and Barrerito is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and the ability to create classics that transcend generations.