Messias Santos Junior

Origin

Jacareí, SP

Also known as

Messias Santos Jr., Maestro Messias, Messias, Messias Saint Jr., Messias Santo Jr., Messias Santos, Messias St. Jr.

Years Active

1960s–1985

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, jazz

Instruments

guitar, acoustic guitar

Biography

Messias Santos Junior was a renowned Brazilian guitarist, composer, arranger, and conductor, born in Jacareí, São Paulo, on December 14, 1941. His musical career flourished in the 1960s and 1970s, establishing him as a prominent figure in Brazilian popular music.

His skill with the guitar and his talent for composition and arrangement led him to collaborate with various renowned artists. One of the most remarkable moments of his career was in 1983, when he acted as conductor for João Gilberto's only orchestrated show on a tour through the Palace. In the year of his passing, in 1985, Messias Santos Junior was contributing his talent to the Rede Globo program "Som Brasil," presented by Rolando Boldrin, demonstrating the relevance of his work until the end of his life.

Messias Santos Junior passed away on October 2, 1985, but his musical legacy and artistic sensitivity continue to inspire new generations. His passion for music and his contribution to MPB immortalized him as a conductor and musician of great importance in the history of Brazilian music.