Pinha Presidente

Origin

São Bernardo do Campo, SP

Also known as

Pinha, João Sérgio Ferreira da Silva

Years Active

1982–presente

Genres

pagode, samba

Instruments

vocals, percussion

Biography

João Sérgio Ferreira da Silva, better known as Pinha Presidente, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician, born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, on June 14, 1969. He is widely recognized as one of the founders and percussionists of the renowned pagode group Exaltasamba, where he remained until 2012. During his time with Exaltasamba, Pinha Presidente shared vocals with names like Péricles, Chrigor Lisboa, and Thiaguinho, contributing to the creation of numerous hit songs that marked the genre.

Following his departure from Exaltasamba, Pinha Presidente launched a solo career in 2015, releasing his debut album titled "O Nosso Presidente". In 2018, he presented the project "Pagode do Presidente", which featured participation from various samba and pagode icons, such as Ferrugem, Dilsinho, Mumuzinho, Xande de Pilares, Reinaldo, Alexandre Pires, Dudu Nobre, among others. This project demonstrated the strength and respect that Pinha Presidente earned in the Brazilian music scene.

With a career starting in 1982, Pinha Presidente has established himself as an admired and applauded artist in Brazilian samba. His discography includes albums, singles, and EPs available on digital platforms. He is also known for audiovisual projects like "Samba é a Minha História", which featured special guest appearances by artists such as Belo, Péricles, and Thiaguinho, reinforcing his connection with the new generation of pagode and samba.

Discography

• O Nosso Presidente (2015)
• Pagode Do Presidente (2017)