Liminha

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Arnolpho Lima Filho

Years Active

1960s

Genres

rock, MPB, pop, psicodelic rock, progressive rock, surf music, reggae

Instruments

bass, guitar

Biography

Arnolpho Lima Filho, known artistically as Liminha, was born in São Paulo on May 5, 1951. His musical career began in his teens, when he formed his first band, The Thunders, at the age of ten. Later, he joined groups such as Os Lunáticos and Os Baobás, before joining the legendary Os Mutantes, where he worked as a bassist and guitarist between 1971 and 1975, recording iconic albums such as "Jardim elétrico" and "Mutantes e seus cometas no país do bauretz". His skill as an instrumentalist and his musical vision led him to explore behind the scenes of record production, where he would establish himself as one of the most sought-after producers in Brazil.

In the 1980s, Liminha consolidated his reputation as a producer, working with a wide range of national rock artists, such as Paralamas do Sucesso, Kid Abelha, and Ultraje a Rigor, as well as MPB names like Lulu Santos and Gilberto Gil. His versatility allowed him to move through various musical genres, also working as a bassist and guitarist on recordings and shows. His partnership with Gilberto Gil yielded successful compositions, such as "Vamos Fugir" and "Nos Barracos da Cidade", and was fundamental to the founding of the Nas Nuvens studio in 1984, a milestone in Brazilian music production.

Throughout his prolific career, Liminha also held leadership positions at record labels, such as artistic director of Sony Music Brasil. He continued to work as a musician and producer, collaborating with artists such as Fernanda Abreu, Gabriel o Pensador, and Titãs, and forming side projects such as the surf music group The Silvas. His influence extends across different generations of Brazilian music, and he is recognized as an essential sound architect for the evolution of pop, rock, and MPB in the country.

Discography

• Vertical Cities (2025)