Geraldo Cardoso

Origin

Quebrangulo, AL

Years Active

1989–presente

Genres

traditional forró, forró, xote, baião, coco, maracatu, arrasta-pé, piseiro

Instruments

accordion, vocals

Biography

Geraldo Cardoso Serafim, better known as Geraldo Cardoso, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Quebrangulo, Alagoas. He is a leading exponent of traditional forró, blending rhythms such as galop, baião, coco, maracatu, and arrasta-pé in his music. With a career spanning over 30 years, Cardoso has released eleven albums, achieving great success especially in the Northeast region of Brazil.

Known as the "Deluxe Hillbilly", Geraldo Cardoso's work has a strong connection to Northeastern culture, portraying the daily life and traditions of the sertão in his compositions. He has collaborated musically with several renowned artists, such as Wesley Safadão, Agnaldo Timóteo, Altemar Dutra Jr., Mano Walter, Nando Cordel, Santana "O Cantador", Vavá Machado, and Ary Perciano.

Throughout his career, Geraldo Cardoso has been awarded two gold records and one silver record. He has performed at major events such as the São João de Caruaru, São João de Campina Grande, and the Salvador Carnival. In 2020, he released the CD "Geraldo Cardoso ao vivo", with the song "Eu vou pra vaquejada" as its lead track.

His music is marked by authenticity and fidelity to the cultural roots of the Northeast, which earned him the title of Citizen of Caruaru, in recognition of his work in the city known as the "Greatest São João in the World".

Discography

• Geraldo Cardoso (1984)
• Prazer e Desejo (1989)
• Cheiro de Festa (1994)
• Paixão Forrozeira (1997)
• Matuto de Luxo, Vol. 9 (2006)
• Vida Vaqueira (2012)
• Matuto de Luxo, Vol. 8 (2015)
• Vaquejada Prime Tour 2017 (2019)
• Arraiá do Matuto (Matuto de Luxo) [Ao Vivo] (2019)
• Forrófrevando - Ao Vivo no Carnaval de Olinda (2025)
• Baião Aceso