Túlio Mourão

Origin

Divinópolis, MG

Years Active

1970

Genres

MPB, progressive rock, instrumental music

Instruments

piano, keyboards

Biography

Túlio Mourão Pontes is a renowned Brazilian composer, pianist, and arranger born in Divinópolis on January 18, 1952. His versatile career spans various genres, notably including a stint as a member of the influential rock band Os Mutantes during their progressive rock phase. Throughout his musical journey, Mourão has collaborated and performed with prominent figures in Latin American music, establishing himself as a versatile force in both the instrumental and popular scenes.

In addition to his work in rock, Mourão has built a stellar reputation as a composer of film scores, earning notable accolades such as the APCA trophy in 1989 for his work on Jorge, um Brasileiro, and the Best Music award at the Brasília Festival in 1998 for O Viajante. His compositional talents have also led celebrated interpreters like Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, and Chico Buarque to record his songs. Furthermore, he has shared the stage and recording studios with iconic artists such as Caetano Veloso and Raimundo Fagner.

Mourão's contributions to Brazilian music extend across diverse artistic collaborations, ranging from MPB legends to international jazz and rock luminaries. His ability to seamlessly transition from progressive rock to sophisticated cinematic and popular arrangements underscores his unique position in Brazil's musical landscape. Today, he remains an esteemed figure whose compositions and piano artistry continue to influence generations of musicians.

Discography

• Trilhos (1980)
• MPBC - Túlio Mourão (Música Popular Brasileira Contemporânea) (1980)
• Jasmineiro (1984)
• Teia de Renda (1989)
• Jorge um Brasileiro (Trilha Sonora Original do Filme) (1989)
• Túlio Mourão, Nonato Luiz – Carioca (1991)
• Eterno, de vez em Quando (1995)
• Mandinga (1999)
• Cine Popular (Trilhas Sonoras Premiadas) (2000)
• Silence Volume 12 (Music - Harmony - Inspiration) (2003)
• Mangabeira (2009)
• Em Oferta Canções (2011)
• Come Together (Túlio Mourão Plays Beatles) (2014)
• Dan Oliveira, Túlio Mourão – Para Márcio e Lô Borges (2014)
• Teias (2014)
• BARRACO BARROCO (2020)
• Titane, Túlio Mourão – Paixão e Fé
• Marvio Ciribelli, Torcuato Mariano, Olmir Stocker, Chiquinho do Acordeon, Fred Rios, Sérgio Farias (2), Nando Carneiro, Túlio Mourão, Pat Metheny, Ricardo Leão, Sebastião Tapajós – Bolsa de Valores do Rio de Janeiro