Sérgio Santos

Origin

Varginha, MG

Also known as

Sérgio Correia dos Santos

Years Active

1982

Genres

MPB

Instruments

acoustic guitar, violin

Biography

Sérgio Correia dos Santos, known artistically as Sérgio Santos, was born in Varginha, Minas Gerais, on November 24, 1956. His musical career took off in 1982 when he participated as a singer in the show "Missa dos Quilombos", by Milton Nascimento, and, the following year, in the recording of the self-titled LP. From then on, he dedicated himself entirely to music, honing his skills as a classical guitarist, performer, arranger, and composer. His trajectory is marked by a prolific partnership with the poet Paulo César Pinheiro, with whom he has composed over 300 songs, recorded by renowned artists such as Leila Pinheiro, Alcione, Fátima Guedes, Lenine, Joyce, Dori Caymmi, Francis Hime, Olívia Hime, and Milton Nascimento.

Throughout his career, Sérgio Santos has released several standout albums, including "Aboio" (1995), "Mulato" (1998), "Áfrico: Quando o Brasil Resolveu Cantar" (2001), "Sérgio Santos" (2004), "Iô Sô" (2007), "Litoral e Interior" (2009), "Rimanceiro" (2013), and "São Bonitas As Canções" (2019). His work "Áfrico" was recognized with the Prêmio Rival BR in 2002 and became part of the 21st-Century Basic Discography of the Museum of Image and Sound. In 2009, he was nominated for a Latin Grammy for his CD "Litoral e Interior".

In addition to his own discography, Sérgio Santos has also worked as a musical director, producer, and arranger on projects by other artists, such as Tadeu Franco, Tavinho Moura, Beto Reis, Flávio Henrique, and Marina Machado. His music, deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, navigates various rhythms and themes, cementing him as one of the important names in Brazilian popular music (MPB).

Discography

• Mulato (1998)
• Sergio Santos (2004)
• Iô Sô (2007)
• Litoral e Interior (2009)
• TRIZ (2012)
• Rimanceiro (2013)
• Áfrico (2013)
• São Bonitas as Canções (2019)
• Cortejo (2023)
• Todo Samba (2026)