Edinho Oliveira

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Edson José Alfredo de Oliveira

Genres

samba, pagode, música popular brasileira

Instruments

voice

Biography

Edinho Oliveira, whose real name is Edson José Alfredo de Oliveira, was born on September 14, 1956, in the neighborhood of Rocha Miranda, in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro. His career in Brazilian music is marked by his work as a singer and songwriter, with a strong connection to the world of samba.

Alongside other artists such as Valmir Vignolli and Pecê Ribeiro, Edinho Oliveira was one of the creators of the samba circle "Samba do Buraco do Galo", which took place in Oswaldo Cruz and gave rise to a carnival block of the same name, parading through the streets of Madureira. His work has been recognized and interpreted by major names in Brazilian popular music, such as Beth Carvalho, who in 1998 recorded "Uma geografia popular", a composition by Edinho in partnership with Marquinhos de Oswaldo Cruz and Arlindo Cruz, on her album "Pérolas do pagode".

In 1998, Edinho Oliveira released his first solo album, titled "Negro", on the Etnia Music label. The album featured interpretations of songs such as "Caminhada" (Fininho), "Rebento" (Gilberto Gil), "Central do Brasil" (Valmir Vignolli, Alcir Mendes, and Edna Linhares), and "Coração brasileiro" (Valmir Vignolli). The album also presented compositions of his own, such as "Canção pra ela" (with Rubinho), "Assédio" (with Valmir Vignolli and Odé Amim José), "As quartas-feira" (with Marquinhos de Oswaldo Cruz), "As noites" (with Nivaldo Amorim), and the title track "Negro" (with Pedro Paulo).

Discography

• PASSA TEMPO (2026)