Lenine

Origin

Recife, PE

Also known as

Osvaldo Lenine Macedo Pimentel

Years Active

1982–present

Genres

MPB, pop rock, brazilian popular music

Instruments

vocals, guitar, multi-instrumentalist

Biography

Lenine, born Oswaldo Lenine Macedo Pimentel in Recife, is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Growing up in a household with diverse musical influences ranging from classical composers to traditional Brazilian artists like Dorival Caymmi and Jackson do Pandeiro, he developed a unique artistic sensibility. He moved to Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970s to pursue his music career, eventually releasing his debut album Baque Solto in 1983 in collaboration with Lula Queiroga. Over a career spanning decades, he has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Latin Grammy Awards and Prêmio da Música Brasileira trophies, establishing himself as a vital voice in modern Brazilian popular music.

Throughout his career, Lenine has collaborated with and written songs for many legendary figures in Brazilian music, including Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil, and Elba Ramalho. His distinctive sound seamlessly fuses traditional northeastern Brazilian rhythms with contemporary pop, rock, and electronic elements, as showcased on acclaimed albums like O Dia em Que Faremos Contato, Falange Canibal, and Carbono. Beyond his solo work, he has composed film and television scores, produced albums for fellow artists such as Chico César and Maria Rita, and continually engaged in innovative cross-genre projects.

Discography

• Lenine & Lula Queiroga – Baque Solto (1983)
• Lenine & Suzano – Olho de Peixe (1993)
• O Dia em que Faremos Contato (1997)
• Na Pressão (1999)
• Falange Canibal (2002)
• In Cité (2004)
• Lenine Incité (2005)
• Acústico MTV (2006)
• Breu (2007)
• Labiata (2008)
• Chão (2011)
• Triz (2013)
• Carbono (2015)
• Lenine & Martin Fondse Orchestra – The Bridge (Live At Bimhuis) (2016)
• Em Trânsito (2018)
• Eita (2026)