Sérgio Reis

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Sérgio Bavini

Years Active

1960

Genres

música sertaneja, música caipira, jovem guarda

Instruments

voz, viola caipira, violão

Biography

Sérgio Reis, stage name of Sérgio Bavini, was born in São Paulo on June 23, 1940. The artist began his musical journey during the 1960s, joining the Jovem Guarda movement and scoring memorable compositions such as "Coração de Papel". In the following decade, he migrated to traditional sertaneja music, establishing himself with major popular hits like "Menino da Porteira", "Adeus Mariana", and "Panela Velha", in addition to achieving impressive sales with his studio albums. Throughout his career, he also stood out in high-profile partnerships, such as the one with singer Renato Teixeira in the acclaimed project "Amizade Sincera".

In addition to his solid recording career, Sérgio Reis built a prominent path as an actor in several successful Brazilian television soap operas. Among his most memorable roles are appearances in productions such as "Pantanal", "Paraíso", and "O Rei do Gado", in which he formed the famous fictional sertaneja duo "Pirilampo & Saracura" alongside singer Almir Sater. His musical talent and contribution to national culture were also recognized with important awards, including the Latin Grammy for Best Sertaneja Music Album won on different occasions.

Alongside his artistic life, Sérgio Reis ventured into partisan politics, serving a term as federal deputy for São Paulo and actively participating in legislative debates focused on healthcare and social security. His public figure has also been involved in moments of great media repercussion and investigations resulting from political demonstrations. Consolidated as one of the great names in the country's caipira and sertaneja music, he remains an unavoidable reference in the preservation and dissemination of Brazilian musical traditions.

Discography

• Coração de Papel (1967)
• Anjo Triste (1969)
• Sérgio Reis (1973)
• João de Barro (1974)
• Saudade de Minha Terra (1975)
• Las Grandes Voces Del Brasil En Español (1975)
• Retrato do Meu Sertão (1976)
• O Menino da Porteira (1977)
• Natureza (1978)
• Mágoa de Boiadeiro (1978)
• Linha 3 - Disco de Ouro Vol.2 (1979)
• O Lobo da Estrada (1980)
• Boiadeiro Errante (1981)
• Linha 3 - Disco de Ouro Vol. 3 (1981)
• A Sanfona Do Menino (1982)
• Sérgio Reis (1983)
• Vol. 2 (1984)
• Pantaneiro (1990)
• Sérgio Reis (1991)
• Sérgio Reis (1993)
• Ventos Uivantes (1994)
• Grandes Sucessos de Sergio Reis (1994)
• Programa de Entrevista de Rádio (1994)
• Marcando Estrada (1995)
• Boiadeiro (1996)
• Vida Violeira (1997)
• Sergio Reis e Convidados (1999)
• A Volta da Asa Branca (2000)
• Sérgio Reis 40 Anos de Estrada (2000)
• Nossas Canções (2001)
• Violas e Violeiros (2003)
• Gigantes (2003)
• Dois ases (2003)
• Natal de Amor (2004)
• Para Toda a Família (2005)
• Nova Bis - Jovem Guarda (2005)
• Tributo a Goiá (2006)
• Víctor Heredia · Teresa Parodi · León Gieco Participação Especial Sérgio Reis – Música Argentina sem Fronteiras Vol.1 | Parte II (2008)
• Víctor Heredia · Teresa Parodi · León Gieco Participação Especial Sérgio Reis – Música Argentina sem Fronteiras Vol.1 Parte I (2008)
• Coração de Estradeiro (2008)
• Renato Teixeira & Sérgio Reis – Amizade Sincera (2010)
• Questão de Tempo (2013)
• Renato Teixeira & Sérgio Reis – Amizade Sincera II (2015)
• O Natal Está no Ar (2016)
• Brasileiro Sim Senhor (Lado B) [Ao Vivo] (2023)
• Brasileiro Sim Senhor (Lado A) [Ao Vivo] (2023)
• Brasileiro Sim Senhor [Ao Vivo] (2024)
• Do Tamanho Do Brasil