Stélio Valle

Origin

Fortaleza, CE

Years Active

1966–2008

Genres

MPB, bossa nova

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar

Biography

Stélio Valle was a Brazilian composer and musician born in Fortaleza, Ceará, on May 25, 1950. He is recognized for his contribution to Ceará's music, having actively participated in the musical scene of his region. His work encompassed various facets of composition, with songs recorded by renowned artists such as Fagner, Nara Leão, and Ednardo.

Valle played an important role in Ceará's musical production, especially in the musical coordination of the double LP "Massafeira Livre" (1980), a milestone that captured the region's cultural effervescence between the late 1970s and early 1980s. This collaborative project brought together various local talents and became a symbol of Ceará's musical production at the time. His discography includes albums such as "Brilho" (1979) and "Ser Feliz" (1999), demonstrating his persistence and evolution as an artist over the decades.

The composer was also associated with the second generation of the "Pessoal do Ceará", a movement that revealed many talents of northeastern music. Despite his roots in rock and roll, Stélio Valle is often described as the most bossa nova-influenced among Ceará's composers, indicating a sophistication and a distinct melodic style in his compositions. He passed away in Fortaleza on January 10, 2008, a victim of a stroke, leaving an important legacy for Brazilian music, especially for the cultural scene of Ceará.

Discography

• Brilho (1982)
• Ser Feliz (2003)