Galvão Filho

Origin

São Bento do Una, PE

Also known as

Paulo Galvão Filho

Years Active

1999–2023

Genres

forró tradicional, forró

Instruments

percussion, pandeiro

Biography

Galvão Filho is a Brazilian singer, composer, and percussionist, born on May 9, 1964, in São Bento do Una, Pernambuco. He comes from a musical family, with his brothers Babal and Eri Galvão also being respected singers and songwriters. He began playing the pandeiro as a child and later developed his skills as a percussionist. His music is deeply rooted in Northeastern Brazilian culture, particularly in the forró genre.

Filho's career gained momentum in 1999 when he performed on the live TV show "Bem Brasil" alongside Chico César and Rita Ribeiro. In 2000, he participated in Elino Julião's CD "O Canto do Seridó," interpreting the track "Na minha rede não." He released his independent debut CD, "Na palma da minha mão," in the same year, featuring his own compositions and collaborations. His work has been recognized and performed by other artists, such as Alcimar Monteiro, who included Filho's "A Energia dos Cristais" on his album "O maior forró do mundo."

Galvão Filho's discography includes albums like "Forró de Verdade e pra Valer" (2012), "Na Palma da Mão" (2022), and "Achados e Perdidos" (2023). He is known for his contributions to traditional forró and has collaborated with notable artists such as Dominguinhos and Xangai. His music often reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Brazilian Northeast.