Roberto Livi

Origin

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Genres

jovem guarda, música romântica, pop latino

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, guitar

Biography

Roberto Livi, artistic name of Ramón Roberto de Ciria, was born in Buenos Aires on June 17, 1942 and passed away in Aurora on January 25, 2019. A singer, songwriter, and producer with a significant career, he began his artistic journey in Argentina dancing rock 'n' roll before moving to Brazil in the 1960s, a remarkable period of the Jovem Guarda. In the country, he achieved great popular prominence with the release of LPs and singles, notably the recording of the version of Teresa, which achieved impressive sales right in its first month.

Throughout his career, Livi moved fluidly between Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after producers and songwriters of romantic and Latin music. He worked directly with major icons of Brazilian and Hispano-American music, such as Roberto Carlos — producing the album Volver, awarded with the American Grammy —, Sidney Magal, José Augusto, The Fevers, in addition to international names of the caliber of Julio Iglesias, Raphael, and José José. His vast authored work exceeded seven hundred songs recorded by various world-renowned artists.

Recognized for his ability to capture romantic feelings and boost careers, Livi maintained intense creative activity until the final years of his life, alternating between songwriting and phonographic production. His legacy remains inseparable from the history of twentieth-century Latin American popular music, having marked generations of listeners and interpreters with his melodic sensitivity and commercial flair.

Discography

• Apaixonado (1968)
• Nos Amamos (1970)
• Robert Livi (1972)
• Eternamente Enamorado (1993)