Pedro Morais

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

2006

Genres

MPB, rock, pop

Instruments

vocals, guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboards

Biography

Pedro Morais is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, but who spent his childhood in Minas Novas, in the Vale do Jequitinhonha region. He is considered part of the new generation of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) from Minas Gerais.

Morais began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the bandolim and guitar. He participated in regional festivals with his parents, Vânia Morais and Dalton Magalhães, who were also musicians. By his teenage years, he was performing solo and later joined an MPB and Rock band in Belo Horizonte, which contributed to his artistic development. He achieved recognition early on, winning awards for best interpreter at the Festur (Festival da Canção de Turmalina) in 1999.

His solo career began with the release of his self-titled debut album, "Pedro Morais," in 2006. This was followed by "Sob o Sol" in 2010 and "Vertigem" in 2013. In addition to his solo work, Pedro Morais is also a member of the vocal group Cobra Coral, alongside Mariana Nunes and Kadu Vianna. The group is known for its distinct vocal timbres and rich harmonies, and has released albums such as "Cobra Coral" (2012) and "Para cada um ser o que é" (2015). Morais has shared the stage with numerous notable Brazilian artists, including Milton Nascimento, Ed Motta, Toninho Horta, Vander Lee, and Beto Guedes.

Discography

• Pedro Morais (2006)
• Sob o Sol (2010)
• Vertigem (2013)