Mauricio Pereira
- Origin
- São Paulo, SP
- Years active
- 1985
- Genres
- mpb, independent music, avant-pop, experimental pop
- Instruments
- vocals, saxophone
Biography
Born in São Paulo in 1959, Mauricio Pereira is a multifaceted artist whose career spans music, acting, and journalism. He first gained national recognition in the mid-1980s as one half of the experimental pop duo Os Mulheres Negras alongside André Abujamra. Known for their "third world pop" aesthetic, the duo released two influential albums that challenged the conventions of Brazilian rock and pop with a blend of humor, technology, and eclectic rhythms.\n\nIn the 1990s, Pereira established himself as a solo artist and a prominent figure in the independent scene. His solo debut, Na Tradição (1995), was followed by the critically acclaimed Mergulhar na Surpresa (1998). One of his most enduring legacies is the song "Trovoa," a modern classic of the São Paulo vanguard that has been covered by numerous artists, including the group Metá Metá and singer Maria Gadú. Beyond his solo work, Pereira has collaborated with folk musicians like Wandi Doratiotto and leads the Universal Mauricio Orchestra, a group where every member shares his first name.\n\nPereira's influence extends to the next generation of Brazilian musicians. He is the father of Tim Bernardes, the lead singer of the indie rock band O Terno, with whom he occasionally performs in the duo Pereirinha & Pereirão. His work remains a bridge between the Vanguarda Paulista movement and contemporary independent music, characterized by a unique lyrical sensitivity and a baritone voice that navigates urban daily life with poetic precision.