Cristiano Quevedo

Origin

Piratini, RS

Years Active

1994–presente

Genres

nativist music, traditionalist gaúcho music, regional music

Instruments

acoustic guitar

Biography

Cristiano Quevedo is a renowned singer and songwriter from Rio Grande do Sul, born in Piratini, Rio Grande do Sul, in 1975. His musical career, which spans over three decades, is marked by his dedication to the nativist and traditionalist music of southern Brazil. He began his artistic journey in nativist music festivals, where he quickly stood out, winning several awards and establishing himself as a reference in the genre. His musical work is deeply connected to the traditions, customs, and identity of the gaúcho people, exploring themes such as love, the countryside, faith, and belonging.

Throughout his career, Cristiano Quevedo has released 16 albums and recorded the DVD "Contraponto" in his hometown of Piratini. He has also collaborated on projects such as "Buenas e M'espalho", alongside Shana Müller, Angelo Franco, and Erlon Péricles, and "Parelha", in partnership with Erlon Péricles. Quevedo is recognized for his striking voice, his poetic compositions, and the authenticity of his interpretations, which convey the essence of the culture of Rio Grande do Sul.

In addition to his musical career, Cristiano Quevedo has also worked as a radio broadcaster and TV presenter, hosting the show "Gaúcho Coração" on ULBRA TV. He has received numerous awards, including the Açorianos Music Award, and was voted "Best Singer of Regional Music of Rio Grande do Sul" in polls conducted by the G1 website in 2016 and 2019. His song "Gaúcho Coração" was used as a soundtrack on television programs, such as "Dança dos Famosos" on "Domingão com Huck". Currently, he participates in the "EloSul" project, which aims to promote gaúcho culture in a universal language via the internet.

Discography

• Um Canto pra Ti (1995)
• Luzeiros (2000)
• Numa Moraes / Pepe Guerra / Oscar Massita / Cristiano Quevedo – Cantos de La Pátria Grande (Revisado e Remasterizado) (2006)
• Um Mate Novo (2008)
• Shana # Angelo # Quevedo # Érlon – #Buenas_2 (2011)
• Estendendo a Mão - Lidando com Aporreado (2017)
• Contraponto – Ao Vivo em Piratini (2017)
• Destinos (2018)
• Pra Quem Tapeia o Chapéu (2018)
• Minhas Canções com Joaquim (2023)
• CristianoQuevedo.RS (2024)
• Pé no Estribo
• Cristiano Quevedo & Érlon Péricles – Parelha