Edson Cordeiro

Origin

Santo André, SP

Years Active

1985

Genres

MPB, opera, classical music, dance music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Edson Cordeiro was born in Santo André on February 9, 1967, and spent his childhood in the city of Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo. From an early age, he was involved with music, singing in the choir of the Independent Presbyterian Church from the ages of six to 16. Before establishing his solo career, he worked in theater and musical productions, participating in the rock opera Amapola, directed by Miguel Briamonte, and the Brazilian version of the rock opera Hair, under the direction of Antônio Abujamra.

The artist gained major prominence starting in 1990, when he performed his first solo show in Rio de Janeiro. He stood out nationally and internationally for his countertenor vocal timbre, capable of reaching soprano, alto, or contralto tessituras. His remarkably eclectic repertoire moved through classical composers like Mozart and MPB icons like Noel Rosa, while also interpreting artists such as Dalva de Oliveira and Bidu Saião.

Throughout his career, he recorded highly acclaimed albums for Sony, such as Edson Cordeiro and Terceiro sinal, in addition to undertaking successful tours across Europe and the Americas. His versatility allowed him to move between classical music, MPB, samba-enredo, and dance music, building a diverse discography that includes projects released abroad.

Discography

• Edson Cordeiro (1992)
• Rainha da Noite / I Can't Get no (Satisfaction) (1992)
• Edson Cordeiro (1994)
• Zorongo Gitano (1995)
• Terceiro Sinal (1996)
• Clubbing (1997)
• Disco Clubbing Ao Vivo (1998)
• Disco Clubbing 2 - Mestre de Cerimônia (1999)
• Dê-se ao Luxo (2001)
• Contratenor (2005)
• Klazz Brothers & Edson Cordeiro – Klazz Meets The Voice (2007)
• Edson Cordeiro, Broder Kühne – The Woman´s Voice - A Hommage To Great Female Singers (2009)
• Paradiesvogel (2015)
• Fado (2016)
• Bem na Foto (2018)
• Ouve a Minha Voz (2024)