Kiko Furtado

Origin

São João Nepomuceno, MG

Also known as

Francisco Leite Furtado

Years Active

1991

Genres

MPB, música popular brasileira

Instruments

piano, vocals

Biography

Kiko Furtado, artistic name of Francisco Leite Furtado, was born in São João Nepomuceno, Minas Gerais, on August 20, 1978. From an early age, he showed an interest in music, teaching himself how to play the keyboard at home and singing in the local church choir. His passion for music was intensified by the influence of Ivan Lins, which motivated him to pursue a career as a singer, pianist, and composer. By the age of 14, he was already performing in bars and nightclubs in his region, consolidating his presence in the musical scene of Minas Gerais.

In 1994, Kiko Furtado moved to Rio de Janeiro after winning a new talent festival. In the capital of Rio de Janeiro, he refined his studies in piano with Antonio Adolfo and João Carlos Assis Brasil, and in voice with Vera do Canto e Mello. His professional career took off when he accompanied renowned artists such as Claudette Soares and Quarteto em Cy. This phase was crucial for his artistic development, allowing him to interact with great names in Brazilian music and hone his skills as an instrumentalist and interpreter.

The year 2000 marked the release of his first CD, "Janela", which featured important collaborations with Aldir Blanc, Abel Silva, and Daniel Gonzaga, among others. In 2002, he released his second, self-titled album, "Kiko Furtado", produced by himself at his studio, ReCanto, under the Nepopó Produções Ltda. label. His work stands out for its melodic and poetic quality, with clear influences from MPB, which connects him to a rich Brazilian musical tradition.

Discography

• Mil Loucuras de Amor (2005)