Flávio José

Origin

Monteiro, PB

Years Active

1956

Genres

forró, xote

Instruments

voice, accordion

Biography

Flávio José Marcelino Remígio was born in Monteiro on September 1, 1951. He is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and accordionist, established as one of the great interpreters of traditional northeastern forró pé-de-serra music, earning the title of "King of Xote".

His journey in music began very early, starting as a singer at just 5 years of age. Throughout his career, he has built a striking repertoire with unforgettable hits like "Caboclo Sonhador", "Tareco e Mariola" and "Caia Por Cima de Mim", as well as acclaimed albums such as the tribute Flávio José Canta Luiz Gonzaga.

In his artistic formation, his main influences were great masters of northeastern culture such as Luiz Gonzaga and Dominguinhos, keeping the essence of traditional forró alive through his voice and his accordion.

Discography

• Só Confio em Tú (1977)
• Forró Quentura (1978)
• Flávio José e os Tropicais (1980)
• Flávio José e os Tropicais – Forró Maneiro (1988)
• Recado (1990)
• Cheiro de Forró (1991)
• Caboclo Sonhador (1992)
• Tem Arrasta Pé (1992)
• Terra Prometida (1993)
• Nordestino Lutador (1994)
• Tareco & Mariola (1995)
• Filho Do Dono (1996)
• Sem Ferrolho e sem Tramela (1997)
• Sempre Ao Vivo (1999)
• Me Diz, Amor (2001)
• Palavras ao Vento (2002)
• Cidadão Comum! (2003)
• Acústico (2003)
• O Poeta Cantador (2005)
• Tá Bom que Tá Danado (2006)
• Dom Cristalino (2008)
• Tá do Jeito que Eu Queria (2011)
• Canta Luiz Gonzaga (2012)
• Turnê 2013 Ao Vivo (2014)
• Toque o Pé (2015)
• Três Nordestinos (2026)
• Pra Amar e Ser Feliz
• Seu olhar não mente