Tárcio

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Tárcio Ricardo Guimarães

Years Active

1997

Genres

MPB, samba-canção, bossa nova

Instruments

piano

Biography

Tárcio Ricardo Guimarães, artistically known as Tárcio, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who emerged in the Rio de Janeiro music scene in the mid-1990s. Born in Rio de Janeiro on February 18, 1975, his artistic journey began to take shape when he started working as a recording assistant at the Albatroz studio in 1997. That same year, he released his self-titled debut album, "Tárcio," a work produced by Roberto Menescal that included covers of classics such as "Eu Sabia," by Ivan Lins and Vitor Martins, and "Por que é que alguém tem inveja de você?", by Gilberto Gil.

His musical background is marked by eight years of classical piano study, in addition to an incursion into the seventh art when he entered the Film School at Universidade Gama Filho in 2000. In 1999, Tárcio presented his second CD to the public, "Em nome do pai, do filho e de todos os santos." This album stood out for featuring original compositions and major guest appearances, such as Caetano Veloso on the song "Céu da Bahia" and João Bosco on "Sem Palavras." His career also includes performances at renowned cultural spaces in Rio de Janeiro, such as Teatro Rival and Mistura Fina, in addition to sharing the stage with Arnaldo Antunes in the Projeto Novo Canto.

Tárcio's music fits into the broad spectrum of MPB, engaging with the traditions of samba-canção and bossa nova. His compositions explore a poetic and lyrical language, seeking a sound that simultaneously reverences Brazilian popular music and connects with the contemporary. The presence of names like Ivan Lins, Vitor Martins, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and João Bosco in his discography and journey highlights his connection to the rich tapestry of Brazilian music.

Discography

• Escuta (2013)