Flávio Lima

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Flávio Lima Ferreira

Years Active

1974

Genres

MPB, samba, funk, jazz, música autoral

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica

Biography

Flávio Lima Ferreira, born in 1955 in the Rocinha community, Rio de Janeiro, is a multifaceted Brazilian artist, working as a singer, songwriter, cultural producer, actor, and theatre director. His musical journey is marked by a deep connection with the roots of Brazilian popular music, exploring genres such as MPB, samba, funk, and jazz, in addition to incorporating elements of contemporary art and performance into his work. The influence of his father, Waldir Ferreira, a seresta singer, and his uncle, Alcir Ferreira, a disc jockey, shaped his artistic path from an early age.

His career gained momentum in 1987 with original shows in bars and theatres in Rio de Janeiro, such as the show "Quilombo Brasil". The following year, in partnership with Massari Simões, he created "Projeto Cantoria", a platform for independent artists. In 2000, he released his first solo album, "Sinestesia", which brought together original compositions such as "Tributo à Rocinha" and "Agreste", demonstrating his versatility and originality.

In addition to his musical production, Flávio Lima has also dedicated himself to theatre, writing, directing, and acting in plays such as "Charles Anjo 45", based on a work by Jorge Ben Jor. His background in geography and work as a teacher for over a decade enrich his worldview and his art, which moves between music, poetry, and memory, as evidenced in his book "Rosa dos Ventres". Flávio Lima is an artist who celebrates popular culture and gives a voice to the peripheries, intertwining diverse forms of artistic expression in his work.