Danilo Moraes

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Daniel Perroni Ratto, Daniel Perroni Ratto de Morais da Costa

Years Active

2000

Genres

MPB, rock, poetry

Instruments

vocals, lyricist

Biography

Daniel Perroni Ratto de Morais da Costa, known artistically as Danilo Moraes, is a versatile Brazilian poet, journalist, editor, and musician born in São Paulo in 1976. Although a native of São Paulo, his cultural formation was deeply shaped by his time in Fortaleza, Ceará, where he grew up under the influence of the renowned artistic circle known as "Pessoal do Ceará". This unique blend of bustling urban references and northeastern traditions, combined with a critical stance inspired by legendary figures like Belchior, forms a distinctive hallmark of his artistic output.

In addition to his literary achievements, Moraes has maintained an active presence in the Brazilian musical landscape as a musician and lyricist. Throughout his musical journey, he has been a member of bands such as Loco Sapiens, Eletrogroove, and Luz de Caroline, while establishing creative partnerships with notable contemporary artists like Tatá Aeroplano, Daniel Groove, and Helô Ribeiro. His artistic intersections include having his poem "Afrobahidade" recited by Jorge Mautner on TV Cultura's program Musikaos, as well as placing second at the Indaiatuba Rock Festival with the song "Brasil", a collaboration with the band Bleck a Bamba.

Beyond his musical endeavors, he has built a robust career in literature and journalism, working as a columnist and editor for prominent outlets such as UOL Música and Diário do Nordeste. His poetry books, including Urbanas Poesias and the award-winning Alucinação, reflect a high critical voltage, urban lyricism, and a fusion of colloquial language with formal standards. Through his multifaceted contributions to music, poetry, and cultural journalism, he remains an engaging figure in contemporary Brazilian culture.

Discography

• Danilo Moraes (2003)
• Danilo Moraes Et Ricardo Teperman – 51 (2005)
• A Torcida Grita (2007)
• Danilo Moraes e os Criados Mudos (2011)
• Wandi Doratiotto, Swami Jr., Danilo Moraes – Miolo Mole (2017)
• Obra Filha (2018)
• Forró Canção (2024)