Valdir Etelvino de Oliveira

Origin

São Caetano do Sul, SP

Also known as

Thell

Years Active

1992

Genres

pagode, samba

Instruments

tantan

Biography

Valdir Etelvino de Oliveira, better known as Thell, was born in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, in 1961. He is a samba musician, focusing on pagode, and is widely recognized for his participation in the group Exaltasamba, where he serves as a percussionist, playing the tantan.

Thell has been a member of Exaltasamba since its founding, contributing to the group's success throughout its trajectory. In addition to his work as an instrumentalist, he is also a songwriter, having co-written the song "Mais Forte Que Eu". His dedication to music and pagode has solidified him as an important name in the Brazilian music scene.

Throughout his career with Exaltasamba, Thell has participated in several successful albums that marked an era in Brazilian pagode. His presence in the group is synonymous with rhythm and quality, and his contribution to Brazilian popular music is undeniable.