Oswaldo Montenegro

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

MPB, pop rock

Instruments

acoustic guitar, piano, vocals

Biography

Oswaldo Viveiros Montenegro was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 15, 1956, establishing himself as one of the most versatile names in Brazilian popular music. A precocious talent, he began composing in childhood and moved to São João del-Rei and, subsequently, to Brasília, a city he adopted as a source of inspiration for much of his work. In addition to being a singer and songwriter of remarkable hits, he stood out for his intense production of soundtracks for theater, cinema, and television, as well as writing books and directing musicals acclaimed by the public.

His career is marked by important music festivals and long-standing partnerships, such as with flutist Madalena Salles and childhood friend Mongol, with whom he composed emblematic songs. Over the years, he has released dozens of albums, DVDs, and books, solidifying classics like "Bandolins" and "Lua e Flor". The artist also ventured into dramaturgy with shows of great national repercussion, discovering and sharing the stage with various talents from the Brazilian scene.

Recognized for his contribution to national culture, Oswaldo has received honorary titles and maintained intense artistic activity, collaborating with major icons of MPB such as Ney Matogrosso, Zé Ramalho, Alceu Valença, and Roberto Menescal. His work continues to move between popular song, poetry, and musical theater, maintaining a strong connection with the public through tours and audiovisual projects.

Discography

• Trilhas (1977)
• Poeta Maldito... Moleque Vadio (1979)
• 2 é demais! (1979)
• Oswaldo Montenegro (1980)
• Asa de Luz (1981)
• Trilha Sonora Cristal (1982)
• A Dança dos Signos (1983)
• Aldeia dos Ventos (1985)
• Os Menestréis De / Com Oswaldo Montenegro – Os Menestréis (1986)
• Ao Vivo (1989)
• Oswaldo Montenegro (1990)
• Vida de Artista (1991)
• Mulungo (1992)
• Seu Francisco (1993)
• Música! (1994)
• Aos Filhos dos Hippies (1995)
• Vale Encantado (Trilha do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro) (1997)
• Letras Brasileiras (1997)
• Noturno, Trilha do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro (1997)
• Trilha Sonora do Filme A Chave do Vale Encantado (1997)
• Letras Brasileiras Ao Vivo (1998)
• Trilha Sonora do Musical Léo e Bia (1998)
• Aldeia dos Ventos, Arte em Construção, Trilha Sonora Original do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro (1998)
• Escondido no tempo (1999)
• A Dança dos Signos, 15 Anos, Trilha Sonora do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro (1999)
• A Lista, Trilha do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro (1999)
• Lendas da Ilha (2000)
• Telas (2000)
• A Lista (2001)
• Estrada Nova (2002)
• Letras Brasileiras 2 (2003)
• Ao Vivo: 25 Anos (2004)
• A Aldeia dos Ventos (2004)
• Entre uma Balada e um Blues (2005)
• Léo e Bia 1973 (Trilha do Musical de Oswaldo Montenegro) (2005)
• A Partir de Agora (2006)
• Intimidade (2008)
• Quebra Cabeça Elétrico (2009)
• De Passagem (2011)
• Canções de Amor (2011)
• Oswaldo Montenegro e Companhia Mulungo (2012)
• Trilha Sonora do Filme "Solidões" (2013)
• O Perfume da Memória (Trilha Sonora Original do Filme) (2016)
• Músicas para Cinema (2020)
• Aldeia dos Ventos (1987) (2021)
• Mayã: Uma Ideia de Paz (Trilha Sonora do Musical) (2021)
• As Mil Faces da Paixão (Trilha Sonora) (2021)
• Canção Nua (2021)
• Oswaldo Montenegro e Orquestra (2023)
• Oswaldo Montenegro & Vicka (2024)
• Celebrando 50 Anos de Estrada (2024)
• Emoções Urbanas (2024)
• A Dança dos Signos (Álbum Comemorativo) (2025)
• Os Menestréis