Renato Teixeira

Origin

Santos, SP

Also known as

Renato Teixeira de Oliveira

Years Active

1967

Genres

música caipira, MPB, folk, country, música de raiz

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Renato Teixeira is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician known for being a leading advocate for "música caipira" (traditional Brazilian roots music). Born in Santos, São Paulo, in 1945, he gained widespread recognition in the late 1970s when his song "Romaria" became a massive hit through the interpretation of the legendary Elis Regina. His work is characterized by a poetic approach to rural life, often blending folk and country influences with traditional Brazilian rhythms.

Throughout his career, Teixeira has collaborated with some of the most influential figures in Brazilian music. One of his most enduring partnerships is with Almir Sater, with whom he co-wrote the iconic song "Tocando em Frente," also recorded by Maria Bethânia. Other significant collaborators include Sérgio Reis, with whom he recorded the "Amizade Sincera" project, and the duo Pena Branca & Xavantinho. His discography reflects a commitment to preserving and revitalizing "música de raiz" while maintaining a dialogue with the broader MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) scene.

In recent years, Teixeira has continued to produce award-winning music, including the collaborative albums "AR" and "+AR" with Almir Sater, which won accolades such as the Latin Grammy for Best Roots Album. Despite shifting musical trends, he remains a steadfast defender of traditional Brazilian cultural identities, often advocating for the authentic "caipira" spirit against the commercialization of modern sertanejo.

Discography

• Renato Teixeira, Chico Maranhão – Maranhão & Renato Teixeira (1969)
• Album de Familia (1971)
• Paisagem (1973)
• Romaria (1978)
• Renato Teixeira Obra Completa na RCA de 1978 a 1982 (1978)
• Amora (1979)
• Garapa (1980)
• Uma Doce Canção (1981)
• Um Brasileiro Errante (1982)
• Super 3 (Disco de Ouro) (1983)
• Azul (1984)
• Terra Tão Querida (1985)
• Renato Teixeira (1986)
• Renato Teixeira & Pena Branca e Xavantinho – Ao Vivo em Tatuí (1992)
• Sonhos Guaranys (1996)
• Um Poeta um Violão (1996)
• Renato Teixeira & Xangai – Aguaraterra (1996)
• Renato Teixeira, Xangai, Eugenio Leandro, Cida Moreira – Cantorias e Cantadores (1997)
• Ao Vivo no Rio: 30 Anos de Romaria (1998)
• Renato Teixeira & Zé Geraldo – O Novo Amanhece (2000)
• Renato Teixeira & Natan Marques – Alvorada Brasileira (2000)
• Elomar, Pena Branca, Renato Teixeira, Teca Calazans, Xangai – Cantoria Brasileira (2002)
• Cirandas, Folias, e Cantigas do Povo Brasileiro (2003)
• Lima Duarte, Renato Teixeira – Nossa Senhora Aparecida Iluminada (2003)
• Rolando Boldrin Renato Teixeira (2005)
• No Auditório do Ibirapuera (2007)
• Renato Teixeira & Sérgio Reis – Amizade Sincera (2010)
• Amizade Sincera (Ao Vivo) (2010)
• No Auditório Ibirapuera (2014)
• Renato Teixeira & Sérgio Reis – Amizade Sincera II (2015)
• Almir Sater e Renato Teixeira – AR (2015)
• AR (2015)
• Renato Teixeira & Orquestra do Estado de Mato Grosso – Terra de Sonhos (2016)
• Almir Sater & Renato Teixeira – +AR (2017)
• Renato Teixeira + Fagner – Naturezas (2022)
• Renato Teixeira e Fagner – Destinos (2024)
• Relicário: Renato Teixeira (ao vivo no Sesc 1978) (2024)
• Antonio Adolfo E Renato Teixeira – Combinados (2025)
• Mato Grosso Do Sul Meu Amor