Jerônimo Jardim

Origin

Jaguarão, RS

Also known as

Jerônimo Osório Moreira Jardim

Years Active

1972–2023

Genres

MPB, musica nativista

Instruments

violao, voz

Biography

Jerônimo Osório Moreira Jardim was a renowned Brazilian composer and writer born in Jaguarão, in Rio Grande do Sul. His artistic career stood out for his prominent participation in music festivals and for compositions recorded by major MPB interpreters, such as Elis Regina, who recorded "Moda de Sangue" in partnership with Ivaldo Roque. He also achieved national recognition by winning the 1981 MPB-Shell festival with the song "Purpurina," performed by Lucinha Lins.

In addition to his solo career, which yielded notable albums like Terceiro Sinal and Digitais, Jerônimo was a member of Grupo Pentagrama in the 1970s and collaborated with several prominent artists on the Rio Grande do Sul and national scenes, including Bebeto Alves and Geraldo Flach. His original work moved easily between urban song and the rhythms of the south of the country, establishing partnerships with lyricists such as Luiz Coronel.

Alongside music, he built a solid career as a writer, publishing children's books and works aimed at an adult audience, in addition to working in the legal and academic fields. Recognized for his cultural contribution, he received important honors, such as the Açorianos Award for lifetime achievement, consolidating his legacy in the history of Brazilian music.

Discography

• Jerônimo Jardim (1979)
• Terceiro Sinal (1984)
• Digitais (1997)
• Jerônimo Jardim com Toneco da Costa e Pedrinho Figueiredo – Estação (1999)
• Quando A Noite Vem (2003)
• De Viva Voz - Ao Vivo (2011)
• Singular e Plúrimo (2015)