Leoni

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1981

Genres

pop rock, rock, MPB

Instruments

bass, acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Carlos Leoni Rodrigues Siqueira Júnior, known mononymously as Leoni, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, and writer born in Rio de Janeiro. He began his musical career in the 1980s as the bassist and one of the main songwriters of the pop rock band Kid Abelha, alongside names like Paula Toller and George Israel. After leaving the group in the middle of the decade, he founded the band Heróis da Resistência, taking on vocals and bass and charting major hits of national rock.

In 1993, Leoni launched his solo career with the release of a self-titled album that featured the hit "Garotos II". Throughout his career, he has solidified highly prestigious partnerships with various exponents of Brazilian music, such as Cazuza, Herbert Vianna, Roberto Frejat, Leo Jaime, and Ivan Lins. In addition to his work as a songwriter and performer, he also stood out as a writer, publishing books focused on the universe of songwriting and artistic creation.

His solo discography includes acclaimed works such as "Áudio-Retrato" and "Outro Futuro", as well as live-recorded audiovisual projects that revisit his greatest hits. Staying active and innovative in the music scene, Leoni continues to tour and release new works independently, engaging with different generations of fans and reaffirming his importance in the history of national pop rock.

Discography

• Leoni (1993)
• Falando de Amor (1994)
• Você Sabe o que Eu Quero Dizer (2002)
• Áudio-Retrato (2003)
• Ao Vivo (2005)
• A Noite Perfeita Ao Vivo (2010)
• Outro Futuro
• Notícias de mim