Léo Magalhães

Origin

Teófilo Otoni, MG

Years Active

2002–2023

Genres

sertanejo, arrocha, brega, forró

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Leonardo Magalhães, known artistically as Léo Magalhães, was born in Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, on June 19, 1980. Since childhood, he demonstrated a great affinity for sertaneja music, influenced by big names like Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, Chitãozinho & Xororó, and Leandro & Leonardo. He began his musical career singing in bars and family gatherings, and soon started performing at rodeos, agricultural exhibitions, and vaquejadas, where he refined his style and won over the public with his striking voice.

His professional career gained momentum with the release of his first CD, which included hits like "Camas Separadas" and "Cara Metade", reaching the mark of 150 thousand copies sold. The artist innovated by incorporating the "arrocha" rhythm into his second album, "Em Ritmo de Arrocha", which achieved great success, especially in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. Léo Magalhães consolidated his career with several albums and DVDs, such as "Ao Vivo em São Luís do Maranhão" and "Ao Vivo en Goiânia", which consecrated him in both the sertanejo and brega scenes.

Recognized for his emotional interpretations and lyrics that address themes such as love and passion, Léo Magalhães has become a prominent name in Brazilian popular music. His songs, like "Oi", "Alô", and "24 Horas", became anthems for many couples and continue to be played on the radio and at concerts all over the country. In addition to his musical career, the singer is admired for his charisma and simplicity, serving as an example of perseverance and talent in the sertanejo market.

Discography

• Arrocha, Vol. 2 (2003)
• As 20 +, Vol. 1 (2005)
• Ao Vivo em São Luis do Maranhão (2007)
• Bebo e Choro, Vol. 6 (2008)
• Volume 4 (2008)
• Seresta, Vol.1 (2008)
• Vol. 3 (2008)
• Ao Vivo em Goiânia (2009)
• A Culpa é Sua, Vol.7 (2010)
• Ao Vivo em Goiânia, Vol. 2 (2011)
• Nosso Casamento - Ao Vivo (2012)
• 10 Anos Ao Vivo em Goiânia (2014)
• Eu Tô a Fim de Alguém (2015)
• De Bar em Bar (Ao Vivo em Goiânia) (2016)
• Só Modão (2016)
• Oi (2017)
• Mais pro Bar do que pra Casa (2019)
• Ame Quem Te Ama (2020)
• Submisso a Você (2021)
• 20 Anos, Vol. 1 (Ao Vivo) (2025)
• 20 Anos, Vol. 2 (Ao Vivo) (2025)
• 20 Anos, Vol. 3 (Ao Vivo) (2025)