Flávio Paiva

Origin

Independência, CE

Years Active

1985

Genres

MPB, children's music, regional music

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Flávio Paiva is a Brazilian journalist, writer, and composer born in Independência, Ceará, on March 20, 1959. His work is marked by the intersection of music and literature, focusing on themes such as childhood, citizenship, and memory. He is known for his book-CDs aimed at children and youth audiences, in addition to his work as a newspaper columnist and his participation in cultural projects.

Throughout his career, Flávio Paiva has collaborated with various artists and institutions. He was one of the founders, in 1980, of an artistic group with other social communication students, alongside names like singer Falcão. His musical production includes partnerships with composers such as Edvaldo Santana and Ângela Linhares, and his songs have been interpreted by artists like Olga Ribeiro and Banda Dona Zefinha. His work is also recognized by the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceará (IFCE), which has collaborated on literary and cultural projects conceived by him, such as the Flávio Paiva Literary Prize.

Paiva also stands out for his engagement in social and cultural causes, especially those focused on childhood and citizenship. He is an advocate of "organic citizenship" and promotes educational and cultural actions that seek to stimulate critical thinking and the expression of young people. His activities range from writing prefaces for other artists' books to participating in festivals and cultural events throughout Brazil.

Discography

• Rolimã (1994)
• Terra do Nunca (1997)
• Flor de Maravilha (2001)
• Missa Sanfonada (2004)
• Benedito Bacurau: O Pássaro que Não Nasceu de um Ovo (2005)
• A Festa do Saci (2007)
• A Casa do Meu Melhor Amigo (2010)
• Invocado (2014)
• Afeto (feat. Eugênio Matos) (2017)
• Bulbrax (2017)
• Sertania (2021)
• ¡ Qué Noche, Torito ! (2022)
• Que Noite, Torito! (2022)
• What a Night, Torito! (2023)
• Brincadeira de Cantar (2024)