Paulo Otávio

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1996–presente

Genres

soul music, MPB, black music

Instruments

bass, vocals

Biography

Paulo Otávio is a multifaceted artist with a prominent career in music and visual arts. Born in São Paulo in 1969, his artistic journey began in music, exploring genres such as soul music and MPB. In 1996, he released the album "O Céu Que Me Destroy" with the band "Paulo Otávio & Os Metralhas", demonstrating his talent as an arranger, bassist, and vocalist. His musical career also includes participation in projects that revive Brazilian soul music from the 60s and 70s, collaborating with artists like Wilson Simonal and Tim Maia.

In search of new challenges, Paulo Otávio moved to Hollywood in 1998, where he refined his musical knowledge and performed alongside international names such as Gilby Clarke and Eric Singer. Back in Brazil, he participated in classical music performances and operas, as well as shows blending MPB and American black music. He released the CDs "Acreditar Faz Bem" (2003) and "Supersoul", the latter featuring ten unreleased songs and performances in cities like Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Alongside his musical career, Paulo Otávio developed a solid path in visual arts, focusing on sculpture. He began his studies in this field in 2005, exploring primordial shapes like circles and triangles. His work, which uses carbon steel and automotive paint, dialogues with the Bauhaus tradition and the relationship between art and design in Brazil. In 2017, he held the exhibition "Movimento Constante" at the Museu Afro Brasil, marking the beginning of his professional career as a sculptor.

Discography

• Paulo Otávio & os Metralhas – O Céu que Me Destroy (1996)
• Supersoul (2008)