Paulo Marquez

Origin

Uberaba, MG

Also known as

José Marquez

Genres

samba, MPB, música popular brasileira

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Paulo Marquez, artistic name of José Marquez, was born in Uberaba on April 26, 1928 and passed away in Rio de Janeiro on April 24, 2018. He began his artistic journey in childhood, singing at school festivals and achieving prominence when he won the "Clube de Neófilos" newcomer talent show in 1946. From that moment on, he began working at Rádio Sociedade do Triângulo Mineiro and worked as a crooner for the Uberaba Tênis Clube orchestra, where his voice caught the attention of important figures in the radio scene.

Invited to move to Belo Horizonte, he joined the cast of Rádio Guarany, where he received the artistic name Rômulo Paes and earned his own space in the station's programming. His recording career gained national projection over the years, consolidating with the release of his first LP, titled "Orgia de Samba", in 1958. Throughout his career, he recorded expressive albums for record labels such as Chantecler, with memorable albums such as "Ba Be Bi Bo Bu" and "Quanto Mais Samba Melhor".

His contribution to Brazilian popular music also included striking interpretations of works by renowned composers, dialoguing with the style of great names of the era like Billy Blanco and Paulo Vanzolini. Paulo Marquez left an indelible mark on the golden age of Brazilian radio and samba, being remembered for his striking voice and his repertoire dedicated to the tradition of the genre.

Discography

• Paulo Marquez com Radamés Gnattali e Sua Orquestra – Doutor em Samba (1958)
• Orgia de Samba (1958)
• Quanto Mais Samba Melhor (1961)
• Carmem Costa / Paulo Marquez – A Música de Paulo Vanzolini (1974)
• Diz que Fui por Aí... Só!...
• Ba Be Bi Bo Bu... Musical