Geraldo Maia

Origin

Recife, PE

Genres

MPB, axé, electronic fado, samba, hip hop

Biography

Geraldo José Brito Maia, born in Recife around 1970, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter with a diverse musical career. With a degree in Social Sciences from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Maia moves between genres such as axé and MPB, demonstrating versatility in his artistic production.

His debut solo album, "Verd'Água", released in 1999, was produced by the artist himself and recorded in Portugal. The record features new interpretations of Brazilian music classics, such as Pixinguinha's "Rosa" and Cartola's "Sejam Bem-Vindos", highlighting his appreciation for the country's musical tradition.

In 2003, Geraldo Maia gained recognition when he performed the song "A Deusa da Minha Rua" alongside acoustic guitarist Yamandu Costa, for the soundtrack of the film "Lisbela e o Prisioneiro". His second CD, "Astrolábio", released in 2001, explored an even wider range of genres, including electronic fado, samba, and hip hop, cementing his identity as an innovative and multifaceted artist.

Discography

• 1985 a 1990 (1985)
• 1985 (Ao Vivo) (1985)
• Geraldo Maia & Henrique Macedo – Cena de Ciúme (1987)
• Verd'água (1999)
• Astrolábio (2001)
• Samba Do Mar Quebrado (2004)
• Samba de São João (2007)
• Geraldo Maia & e o Fio da Meada – Peso Leve (2008)
• Peso Leve, Vol. 2 (2008)
• Geraldo Maia & e o Fio da Meada – Lundum (2009)
• Geraldo Azevedo, Geraldo Amaral, Geraldo Maia – Pessoas - Os 3 Geraldos (2009)
• Ladrão de Purezas - Um Tributo a Manezinho Araújo (2011)
• Geraldo Maia & Vinicius Sarmento – Voz e Violão (2012)
• Estrada (2012)
• Na Terra dos Esquecidos (2013)
• Avia (2015)