Ilvamar Magalhães

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2000

Genres

MPB

Instruments

piano, keyboards

Biography

Ilvamar Magalhães is a Brazilian composer and singer, born in Rio de Janeiro on October 20, 1945. Self-taught in music and visual arts, Magalhães had a youth marked by participation in musical groups, where he worked as a pianist and keyboardist. His artistic trajectory led him to perform as a singer and instrumentalist in various nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in addition to participating in several festivals.

Alongside his musical career, Ilvamar Magalhães developed a strong activity in the visual arts, becoming a renowned carnival designer. He was responsible for creating characters and visual concepts for various special group samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, including the traditional Mangueira. His ability to unite music and visual aesthetics made him stand out in the Rio de Janeiro carnival scene.

In 2000, Magalhães released the CD "Tantos janeiros", a milestone in his discography, featuring twelve of his own compositions. The album featured the participation of notable Brazilian musicians, such as his nephew, classical guitarist Romero Lubambo, keyboardist Fernando Merlino, saxophonist Mauro Senise, and drummers Ivan Conti (Mamão) and Duduka da Fonseca, among others. The work reflects Magalhães's versatility as a composer and performer, consolidating his presence in Brazilian popular music.