Vidal Assis

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Vidal Assis Ferreira Filho

Years Active

2006

Genres

samba, MPB

Instruments

acoustic guitar

Biography

Vidal Assis Ferreira Filho, known artistically as Vidal Assis, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, classical guitarist, and actor born in Rio de Janeiro on April 29, 1985. Holding a degree in Biological Sciences from UFRJ and a master's degree in Education from the same institution, Vidal Assis began his musical studies in 2006 at the Escola Portátil de Música, where he deepened his knowledge of the acoustic guitar and harmony.

His musical career gained prominence starting in the 2000s, with strong activity as a partner to renowned poets and composers of Brazilian music, such as Hermínio Bello de Carvalho, Elton Medeiros, Nei Lopes, Ronaldo Bastos, among others. In 2007, his composition "Tribeira", in partnership with Hermínio Bello de Carvalho, was recorded by Zezé Gonzaga. Over the years, his songs have been interpreted by artists such as Teca Calazans, Áurea Martins, Fabiana Cozza, and Moyseis Marques.

Vidal Assis is recognized for his contribution to lyrical samba, exploring the melodic and poetic sophistication of the genre. In 2016, he released his debut album, "Álbum de Retratos", and in 2025, he presented "Negro Samba Lírico – Vidal Assis Canta Elton Medeiros", a tribute to the iconic samba artist Elton Medeiros, which featured special guest appearances by names such as Chico Buarque, João Bosco, and Paulinho da Viola. His work is marked by the appreciation of Afro-Brazilian culture and the pursuit of a decolonial space for Black people in art.

Discography

• Álbum de Retratos (2016)
• Negro Samba Lírico "Vidal Assis Canta Elton Medeiros" (2025)