Manoelito Nunes

Origin

Osório, RS

Also known as

Manoel Adão Nunes da Silva

Years Active

1964–2014

Genres

sertanejo

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar

Biography

Manoelito Nunes, stage name of Manoel Adão Nunes da Silva, was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and music producer, with a consolidated career in the sertanejo music scene. Born in Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, on August 18, 1943, he began his artistic journey in 1964 in Porto Alegre, working on radio programs as a singer and songwriter. His first foray as a songwriter with recordings occurred in 1977, with the songs "Divórcio", "Flor de Aquidauana", and "Amor de Brinquedo", recorded by the sertanejo duo Valderi and Mizael.

Throughout his career, Manoelito Nunes formed the duo Manoelito Nunes and Nazaré, with whom he recorded two albums in 1985 and 1987, respectively. The partnership lasted until 1990, when he pursued a solo career, also dedicating himself to the production and promotion of shows and events in the sertanejo environment. In 2009, he released his first solo album, the CD "Fio de Esperança", through Gravadora Tocantins, featuring original compositions such as "Graças a Deus", "O Bom Samaritano", and "Obrigado Mãe".

As a songwriter, Manoelito Nunes left an expressive legacy, with approximately 850 registered compositions and around 1,200 recordings made by various artists of the sertanejo genre. Among his hits as an author are "Olho de Vidro", "Rastros na Areia", "Espinheira", "Irmãos de Sangue", and "Noite de Devaneio". The artist passed away on September 11, 2014, in the city of Piracicaba, São Paulo, victim of brain cancer, leaving an important mark on Brazilian sertanejo music.

Discography

• Fio de Esperança (2009)