Juca Filho

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

José Lontra Fagundes Filho

Years Active

1976

Genres

MPB, música nordestina, choro

Instruments

acoustic guitar

Biography

José Lontra Fagundes Filho, known artistically as Juca Filho, was born in Rio de Janeiro on June 16, 1956. He is a multifaceted Brazilian artist, working as an instrumentalist, arranger, composer, music teacher, lyricist, and poet. His musical career began in 1976 as a member of the group Cantares, alongside names such as Zé Renato, Marcos Ariel, and Antonio SantAnna, remaining with the ensemble until 1979. Afterward, he joined the choro group Éramos Felizes and the ensemble Forrobodó, focused on northeastern Brazilian music.

Throughout his career, Juca Filho has collaborated with several renowned artists of Brazilian music, including Zé Renato, Alberto Rosenblit, Jaques Morelenbaum, Leo Gandelman, Toninho Horta, Cláudio Nucci, Mario Adnet, Flávio Venturini, Mauricio Maestro, and Vinícius Cantuária. His compositions have been interpreted by major names such as Sivuca, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Fafá de Belém, Joyce Moreno, and the groups Boca Livre and Três é Demais, among others. He also had songs included in the soundtrack of the soap opera "Roque Santeiro".

In addition to his work in music, Juca Filho is a poet and published the book "Mecânica Sentimental" in 2024. He has also worked as an author and screenwriter for TV Globo, contributing to shows such as "Casseta e Planeta" and "Os Trapalhões". His artistic versatility solidifies him as an important and diverse figure in the Brazilian cultural scene.

Discography

• E... Amigos Músicos! (1982)