Fernando Temporão

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2005

Genres

MPB, samba

Instruments

vocals, guitar

Biography

Fernando Temporão is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born in Rio de Janeiro. He began his professional musical journey in 2005 as one of the founders of the group Sereno da Madrugada, performing extensively in Brazil and Europe before releasing their debut album Modificado in 2010 through the Biscoito Fino label. During this foundational period, he established creative partnerships with prominent figures of the Lapa musical scene in Rio, including Moyseis Marques, Alfredo Del-Penho, and Hermínio Bello de Carvalho.

Following his initial group work, Temporão released the collaborative album Primeira Nota in 2012 alongside João Callado, featuring guest appearances from renowned artists like Teresa Cristina and Mônica Salmaso. He subsequently embarked on a solo career, releasing his critically acclaimed debut solo album De Dentro da Gaveta da Alma da Gente in 2013, which featured arrangements by Arthur Verocai and production by Alexandre Kassin and Alberto Continentino. His second solo album, Paraíso, followed in 2016 with a more politically charged and acidic tone, featuring collaborations with artists such as Filipe Catto and Ava Rocha, and even receiving a special Japanese edition release via P-VINE Records.

Beyond his own albums, Temporão has established himself as a prolific songwriter within the Brazilian music scene. His compositions have been recorded by a diverse array of interpreters, including Áurea Martins, Laura Lavieri, and Alexia Bomtempo. His work seamlessly bridges traditional samba influences with contemporary MPB aesthetics, placing him firmly in the lineage of modern Brazilian popular music alongside contemporaries like Marcelo Camelo and Domenico Lancellotti.

Discography

• João Callado, Fernando Temporão – Primeira Nota (2012)
• De Dentro da Gaveta da Alma da Gente (2013)
• Paraíso (2016)