Nuno Roland

Origin

Joinville, SC

Years active

1931–1975

Genres

mpb, radio song

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Nuno Roland, born Reinold Correia de Oliveira in Joinville, was one of the prominent singers during the golden age of Brazilian radio. His artistic career began in 1931 as a vocalist at a casino in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, where he crossed paths and formed a lasting friendship with the renowned composer Lupicínio Rodrigues. Seeking wider recognition, he moved to São Paulo in 1934, adopting his famous stage name while performing on stations such as Rádio Record and Rádio Educadora Paulista.

By 1936, his career brought him to Rio de Janeiro, where he secured a contract with the prestigious Rádio Nacional, marking his debut during the station's grand opening on September 12 of that year. Throughout his career, Roland became well-known for various musical hits and anthems, collaborating with prominent figures of Brazilian music like Emilinha Borba, and even recording club anthems composed by artists such as Lamartine Babo.

In addition to his prolific radio work, Nuno Roland made sporadic appearances in Brazilian cinema, featuring in films such as Está é Fina, Eu Quero é Movimento, and Garota Enxuta. Struggling with diabetes later in life, he passed away on December 20, 1975, leaving behind a legacy that intertwined his name with cultural icons of his era such as Noel Rosa, Marlene, and Linda Batista.