Elias Chamon Filho

Origin

Castelo, ES

Also known as

Chamon

Years Active

1980–2021

Genres

MPB, samba, música popular brasileira

Instruments

voz

Biography

Elias Chamon Filho, known artistically as Chamon, was a Brazilian singer and actor born in Castelo, Espírito Santo, on April 8, 1960. He began his musical career in the 1980s as a member of the vocal group Garganta Profunda, with which he released two albums: "Orquestra de Vozes Garganta Profunda" (1986) and "Yes, nós temos Braguinha" (1987).

Throughout his career, Chamon stood out for his versatility, participating in various shows and recordings that celebrated the memory of Brazilian popular music. In 1992, he debuted the show "Meus velhos amigos", dedicated to composers of the "Golden Age", and began a partnership with the renowned composer Mário Lago, touring Brazil with the show "Histórias da Música". His voice was so admired that Mário Lago introduced him as "The voice that angels imitate when they want to sing".

In addition to his musical career, Chamon also worked as an actor in plays such as "A Traviata", "Guerra dos Sexos" and "A Missa dos Quilombos". His musical activities extended to participation in recordings with artists like Nelson Sargento, Noca da Portela, and the Velha Guarda da Mangueira, as well as in shows alongside names such as D. Ivone Lara and João Nogueira. Elias Chamon Filho passed away on August 22, 2021, at the age of 61, leaving a legacy of dedication to Brazilian music and culture.

Discography

• Me Abraça (1995)