Marcelo Dolabela

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Genres

rock, marginal poetry, MPB

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Marcelo Gomes Dolabela was born in Lajinha, Minas Gerais, in 1957, establishing himself throughout his life as a prominent poet, professor, researcher, multimedia artist, and musician. With a degree in literature from UFMG, he stood out since the 1970s as one of the unique voices of Marginal Poetry in Belo Horizonte, a sociocultural movement characterized by independent and alternative publications with strong artistic and political content. Throughout his literary career, he published dozens of poetry books in a handcrafted and independent manner, such as "Coração malasarte" and "Letrolatria", in addition to authoring the encyclopedic reference work "ABZ do Rock Brasileiro".

In the music scene, Dolabela joined and founded important projects in the independent scene of Minas Gerais, acting as a lyricist and vocalist in bands such as Divergência Socialista and Sexo Explícito. His work in music and literature was deeply connected with the avant-garde and national rock, dialoguing with fundamental names such as Arnaldo Baptista, John Ulhoa, and the group Uakti. As a researcher and cultural agitator, he also stood out in the curation of exhibitions and in writing award-winning screenplays for cinema.

Marcelo Dolabela passed away in January 2020, in Belo Horizonte, leaving an indelible legacy for poetry and the counterculture of Minas Gerais. His farewell, according to his own wish, was marked by a celebration with poetry, music, and tributes from friends and poets, before being buried in his hometown. His contribution remains alive in the memory of independent Brazilian artistic production.

Discography

• Substância - Divergência Socialista ▪ Marcelo Dolabela & Parceiros (2013)