Hilton Acioli

Origin

Nísia Floresta, RN

Also known as

Hilton Accioli, Hilton Aciolly, Hilton Acciolli, Hilton Acionli, Hilton Acyoli, Ilto Aciolly, Hilton Accioly

Years Active

1954

Genres

música popular brasileira, MPB, jingle

Instruments

voice

Biography

Hilton Acioli is a Brazilian geographer, singer, and songwriter, born in Nísia Floresta, Rio Grande do Norte, on October 4, 1939. His musical career began in 1954, when he joined Trio Marayá, a group with which he performed in festivals and recorded albums. The trio, formed by Marconi Campos, Behring Leiros, and Acioli himself, had its name changed from "Marajá" to "Marayá" at the request of folklorist Luís da Câmara Cascudo. In 1956, Trio Marayá moved to São Paulo, where Hilton Acioli enrolled in the Geography course at the University of São Paulo and continued his artistic trajectory.

During his career, Hilton Acioli composed several notable songs and partnerships. In 1968, he collaborated with Geraldo Vandré on songs such as "Ventania", "O Plantador", "João e Maria", and "Guerrilheira", all recorded by Vandré on his album "Canto Geral". Acioli also arranged and conducted for the album "Eterno como areia", by Diana Pequeno, in 1979. One of his most famous compositions is the jingle "Lula Lá", created in 1989 for the presidential campaign of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which became a landmark in Brazilian political advertising and featured the participation of several artists.

In addition to his work as a composer and singer, Hilton Acioli was also involved in other musical projects, such as the group Acordel, a vocal and instrumental ensemble that released an album in 1980. His work encompasses different musical genres and his influence extends across various strands of Brazilian popular music. Acioli is recognized for his versatility and contribution to the country's musical scene, having his songs recorded by other artists and actively participating in cultural and political movements.