Toca do Vale

Origin

Limoeiro do Norte, CE

Also known as

Antônio Neuro da Costa

Years Active

1970s

Genres

forró eletrônico, forroneirão, vanerão

Instruments

voice

Biography

Antônio Neuro da Costa, artistically known as Toca do Vale, was born in Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, on March 15, 1956. Of humble origins, he grew up in the rural area of the municipality, in the locality of Espinho, and before dedicating himself to music, he worked as a rapadura vendor. His musical journey began in the Grupo Nordestino de Paulo Ney, where he served as a vocalist for 14 years, and later he was part of the original lineup of the band Brasas do Forró, a milestone in the "forroneirão" genre.

Considered one of the main interpreters of regional forró, Toca do Vale is a constant presence at Saint John's festivals and events in the Northeast, especially in Caruaru. His solo career established him as one of the great promoters of "forroneirão," a musical style that became popular throughout the country. Throughout his career, he has released several CDs, including "Balança Brasil" and "Toca do Vale & Balanço do Forró ao vivo," which feature both covers of hits and original compositions.

In 2019, Toca do Vale was honored on Geraldo Luís's show, broadcast nationwide, recognizing his relevance in Brazilian music. His powerful voice and unmistakable style have made him a forró icon, winning fans all over Brazil and maintaining his relevance in a competitive music market. He has shared the stage with several renowned artists, such as Jorge de Altinho and Petrúcio Amorim, and his performances are always eagerly awaited.

Discography

• O Quentchê do Forró (2000)
• Parque de Vaquejada do Viana, Varjota - CE (Ao Vivo 2000) (2000)
• Toca do Vale & Balanço do Forró (Ao Vivo) (2001)
• Doidim Doidim (2007)
• Toca do Vale & Eita Forrozão (2008)
• Forró no Sítio - 2008 (Ao Vivo) (2008)
• Brasas do Forró e Toca do Vale - 2009 (2009)
• Toca do Vale 2014 (2014)
• Ao Vivo, Vol. 2 (2015)
• Balança Brasil (2015)
• Setembro 2015 (2015)
• Toca do Vale 2015 (2015)
• O Quentchê do Forró (Se a Sua Estrela Não Brilha, Não Tente Apagar a Minha) (2017)
• Rei Sempre Rei (2017)
• O Rei do Forro (2018)
• A Consagração do Rei (Ao Vivo em Fortaleza) (2025)