Dilermando Pinheiro

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1930–1975

Genres

samba

Instruments

pandeiro, chapéu de palha

Biography

Dilermando Pinheiro was a Brazilian singer and composer, born in Rio de Janeiro on September 28, 1917. His life and work are intrinsically linked to Morro do Pinto, in São Cristóvão, the neighborhood where he grew up and lived. He began his musical journey in 1930 as a tambourine player in the Banda de Seu Basílio, of the Military Police. Influenced by Luiz Barbosa, he adopted the straw hat as a percussion instrument, nicknamed it "Stradivarius", and used it for about 20 years in his samba performances.

His artistic career gained momentum in 1936, with performances on Rádio Guanabara, Rádio Tupi, and Rádio Nacional. In 1939, he formed the duo "A Dupla Onze" with singer Cyro Monteiro, which performed on Rádio Mayrink Veiga. Dilermando stood out for his interpretation of sambas, such as "Risoleta" and "Seu Libório". In 1955, he recorded the LP "Trombone zambado" alongside trombonist Raul de Barros. He released several other LPs, including "É samba mesmo" and "Viva o samba".

After a period of lesser visibility, Dilermando Pinheiro returned to the stage and recordings with the show "Telecoteco Opus nº 1", alongside Cyro Monteiro, organized by journalist Sérgio Cabral. This work became a reference in samba recording. Dilermando Pinheiro passed away on May 10, 1975, in Rio de Janeiro, victim of a heart attack, minutes before performing on a TV show. His work and interpretations continue to be celebrated in Brazilian popular music.

Discography

• Raul de Barros e Dilermando Pinheiro – Trombone Zangado (1955)
• Sambas Do Passado Vol.1 (1956)
• Sambas Do Passado Vol.2 (1957)
• Viva O Samba! (1958)
• É Samba Mesmo! (1958)
• Samba "À La Dilermando" (1962)
• Cyro Monteiro e Dilermando Pinheiro – Telecoteco Opus Nº1 (1966)
• Samba Nostalgia (1973)
• Batuque na Palhinha (1977)
• Lulu de Madame
• Sambas que Nós Conhecemos
• Sambas que Ya Conocemos