Rita Alterio

Years Active

1992

Genres

MPB

Biography

Rita Alterio is a Brazilian lyricist who began her career in music in 1992, composing in partnership with her husband, Rafael Alterio. Despite being averse to socializing and social media, Rita has built a solid body of work in the Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) scene, with compositions that explore both female and male lyricism. Her discography includes partnerships with several renowned artists, such as Jane Duboc and Sérgio Reis, and her songs have been recorded on albums by Rafael Alterio, such as "Pescador de lua" (2003), which featured compositions by Rita.

Throughout her career, Rita Alterio has demonstrated versatility by composing for different genres and formats, including jingles for commercials and television programs, through Sollua Estúdio & Produções, which she founded with Rafael Alterio. Her ability as a lyricist is recognized by critics and other musicians, who highlight the depth and sensitivity of her lyrics. The artist, who resides in Alambari, in the interior of São Paulo, is described as a serene figure committed to her family, but whose artistic star shines brightly.

Among her most notable compositions are "Até quando Deus quiser", classified as a semifinalist in the Festival Nacional Carrefour de Música Popular in 1993, and several partnerships with Rafael Alterio, such as "Primeira Estrela de Prata", "Ida e Volta" and "Eternamente", which have been recorded by artists such as Mônica Salmaso and André Mehmari. Rita Alterio's work is a testament to her passion for words and melody, establishing her as an important voice in Brazilian music.