Murilo Caldas

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Murilo Narciso Caldas

Years Active

1931–1956

Genres

samba, marcha, samba canção, choro, maxixe

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Murilo Caldas was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro on June 27, 1905. He was the brother of the renowned singer and composer Sílvio Caldas, and like his brother, he grew up in the São Cristóvão neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Caldas began his artistic career in 1931 when he presented his first composition, the samba "Alô, melancia," to Eduardo Souto, the artistic director of Odeon. Souto invited him to record the song for Parlophon, a subsidiary of Odeon, along with Ary Barroso's samba "Desilusão."

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Caldas continued to record and compose, with many of his works being recorded by prominent artists of his time, including Aurora Miranda, Castro Barbosa, Orlando Silva, Linda Batista, and his brother Sílvio Caldas. He also formed a successful duo with singer Lolita França in the late 1930s and early 1940s, touring extensively and recording several songs together. Caldas's compositions often featured themes of daily life and humor, reflecting the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro.

Caldas's career spanned several decades, with notable recordings including the samba "É Batucada" (1933), which was also a hit for Moreira da Silva, and the samba "Teleco Teco" (co-written with Marino Pinto), which became a success for Isaura Garcia and was later re-recorded by Aracy de Almeida. He also released popular carnival marches such as "O Marmiteiro" in 1946. Murilo Caldas recorded approximately 37 records in 78 rpm format, featuring 65 songs, between 1931 and 1956, often collaborating with his second wife, singer Linda Marival, in his later recordings.

Discography

• Francisco Alves, Castro Barbosa, Murillo Caldas – Feito de Oração / Desacato