Paulo César Feital

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years active

1965

Genres

mpb, samba

Instruments

guitar, vocals

Biography

Paulo César Feital is a renowned Brazilian composer, poet, and playwright born in Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his prolific career, he has accumulated a vast discography of hundreds of songs recorded by iconic interpreters of MPB, including Milton Nascimento, Chico Buarque, Alcione, and Beth Carvalho. His artistic partnerships feature major figures in Brazilian music such as Nelson Cavaquinho, Guinga, and Roberto Menescal.

Beyond his extensive work in popular song composition and theatrical soundtracks, Feital has made a significant mark on Rio de Janeiro's Carnival as a celebrated samba-enredo composer. He has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Estandarte de Ouro, for acclaimed carnival anthems written for renowned samba schools such as Unidos do Viradouro and Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel.