Fernando

Years Active

1924

Genres

maxixe

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Fernando was a popular recording artist in the 1920s, with a career that, although less recognized in the following decades, left its mark on Brazilian music. He began his artistic journey as a crooner for the South American Jazz Band, led by Romeu Silva. It was in 1924 that Fernando recorded his first solo records, performing maxixes such as "Dor de cabeça" by J. B..

His work stands out for having been one of the popular names in the recording scene of his time, contributing to the spread of genres like maxixe. Despite the scarcity of information about his personal life and the end of his career, his legacy lies in the recordings he made and in the memory of Brazilian popular music.

Brazilian music, in its various phases, has featured countless artists who, even with sometimes ephemeral trajectories, were fundamental to the construction of its rich collection. Fernando fits into this context as one of the singers who animated the musical scene of his time, leaving a sound record that can be rediscovered.

Discography

• Bottled up Emotions (2016)
• Keep on Believing (2017)
• When I'm Gone (2019)
• Doing Better (2020)