Ismael Camillo

Genres

samba, música popular brasileira

Biography

Ismael Camillo is a Brazilian composer recognized for his contributions to samba and popular music.

He is particularly known for co-writing the hit song "Deixa Eu Te Amar" with Agepê and Mauro Silva. This song was a massive success, featured in the soundtrack of the telenovela "Vereda Tropical" in 1984 and propelled Agepê's album "Mistura Brasileira" to become the first samba record to sell over a million copies. Camillo's work often reflects the vibrant musical landscape of Brazil, particularly the samba genre.

Beyond his most famous collaboration, Ismael Camillo is listed in the IMMuB (Instituto Memória Musical Brasileira) as a composer with several registered phonograms, indicating a broader body of work within Brazilian music. His compositions have been recorded by various artists, solidifying his place as a significant figure in the Brazilian songwriting tradition.