Sidon Silva

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Sidônio Silva

Years active

1996–2019

Genres

samba, MPB, percussão

Instruments

cajón, tamborim, bateria, percussão

Biography

Sidon Silva is a Brazilian percussionist and drummer, known for his work with the band Pedro Luís e a Parede. He was part of the group formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1996, alongside Pedro Luís, Mário Moura, and Carlos Alexandre Ferrari. Silva's percussive contributions were integral to the band's sound, featured on albums such as "Astronauta Tupy" (1997), "É tudo um real" (1999), "Zona de progresso" (2001), "Vagabundo" (2004), and "Ponto Enredo" (2008).

Beyond his work with Pedro Luís e a Parede, Sidon Silva has also been recognized for his expertise in other areas of Brazilian music. He is a master of the tamborim, offering lessons and sharing his techniques. His percussive skills extend to the cajón, which he has played on recordings by artists like Rodrigo Maranhão. Silva's versatility as a percussionist highlights his significant role in the diverse landscape of Brazilian popular music.

While the name "Sidon Silva" is primarily associated with the Brazilian percussionist, there is also a Portuguese singer named Sidónio Silva, who is a composer and has released several albums focusing on traditional Portuguese music, often with themes related to Madeira and Venezuelan communities. However, the context of the Brazilian music scene and the specific mentions in Brazilian discographies and music dictionaries point to Sidon Silva as a distinct artist within Brazil.