Rodrigo Campos

Origin

Conchas, SP

Years Active

2009

Genres

MPB, samba

Instruments

acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, percussion

Biography

Rodrigo Augusto de Campos was born in Conchas on April 17, 1977. He is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist, cavaquinho player, and percussionist who has built a solid career in contemporary music.

Throughout his career, he has stood out for albums praised by specialized critics. His most widely acclaimed debut work was the album São Mateus Não É Um Lugar Assim Tão Longe, released in 2009, which portrayed daily life in the East Zone of São Paulo and earned him the Cata-Vento trophy from Rádio Cultura Brasil.

Later, in 2012, he released the album Bahia Fantástica, inspired by his travels to the northeastern state, a work that secured him the 24th Brazilian Music Award in the Revelation category in 2013. His discography also includes highly prominent productions such as 9 Sambas and Pagode Novo, both recognized among the best releases of the year by the Paulista Association of Art Critics (APCA), engaging in dialogue with the rich tradition of samba and MPB alongside names like Kiko Dinucci and Metá Metá.

Discography

• São Mateus Não É um Lugar Tão Longe (2009)
• Bahia Fantástica (2012)
• Conversas com Toshiro (2015)
• Sambas do Absurdo (2017)
• 9 Sambas (2018)
• Sambas do Absurdo, Vol. 2 (2022)
• Elefante (2023)
• Pagode Novo (2023)
• Pode Ser Outra Beleza (2024)
• Questão de Educação (2025)
• Benito Di Paula (2026)