Eduardo Santhana

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Edu Santana, José Eduardo Santana

Years Active

1980s–present

Genres

MPB, música popular brasileira

Instruments

violão, piano, voz

Biography

Eduardo Santhana is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, born in São Paulo, SP, on July 22, 1961. His musical career began in his teens, when he started playing the acoustic guitar and composing his own songs.

With a career spanning over 30 years dedicated to music, Eduardo Santhana is recognized for his versatility and artistic sensitivity. He was a member of the renowned group Trovadores Urbanos, known for their serenades and emotional performances, where he shared stages with Juca Novaes, Valéria Caram, and Maida Novaes. Throughout his career, he has released solo works that explore different facets of his musicality, such as the album "Voz e Pianos", a tribute to the Brazilian piano.

Santhana also stands out for his collaborations with other artists and his participation in projects that celebrate Brazilian popular music. His work is marked by the quality of his compositions and the depth of his interpretations, establishing him as an important name in the country's music scene. He remains active in music, performing concerts and projects that keep the flame of MPB alive.

Discography

• Voz & Pianos (2010)
• Para Ruth (Poemas de Ives Gandra musicados por Eduardo Santhana) (2011)
• Canções (2013)
• Poemas de Paulo Bomfim Musicados Por (2016)
• A Coragem de Ser Poeta (Poemas de José Eduardo Mendes Camargo musicados por Eduardo Santhana) (2020)
• As Ideias de Lobato (2020)
• Gerar e Nascer - Um canto de amor e aconchego (2020)
• Canções de Amores Paulistas (2021)
• Lua do Brasil (2024)
• Kathmandu (2024)