Gerson Conrad

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Gérson Conradi

Years active

1973

Genres

mpb, rock, blues

Instruments

acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals

Biography

Gérson Conrad, born in São Paulo in 1952, is a prominent Brazilian composer and musician in the history of MPB and Brazilian rock. He began his journey of greatest notoriety in 1973 by joining the iconic group Secos & Molhados, alongside Ney Matogrosso and João Ricardo, becoming the author of one of the most celebrated tracks of the group and of Brazilian music, "Rosa de Hiroshima", which adapted a poem by Vinicius de Moraes.

Following the end of the original group's activities in 1974, Conrad pursued his artistic career by teaming up with names like actress and singer Zezé Motta, with whom he released a collaborative album in 1975. Throughout his career, he also invested in solo work, such as the record Rosto Marcado and, more recently, the album Lago Azul and the EP O Fio do Meu Destino, in addition to maintaining projects with his band Trupi and releasing literary works about his musical memories.

His contribution to Brazilian music remains alive through his striking compositions and his constant presence on stage, engaging with genres such as rock and blues. Artists like Ney Matogrosso, Zezé Motta, and Vinicius de Moraes crossed his artistic path over decades of dedication to national culture.