Wilson Sideral

Origin

Alfenas, MG

Years Active

1987

Genres

rock, soul, MPB, blues, pop

Instruments

voice, guitar

Biography

Wilson Sideral, stage name of Wilson da Silveira Oliveira Filho, was born in Alfenas, Minas Gerais, in 1975. He grew up in a musical environment under family influence, participating in serestas and having early contact with Jovem Guarda classics, which spurred his beginnings in music and his artistic formation alongside relatives such as his brother Rogério Flausino. Throughout his career, he has built a solid reputation as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, weaving sounds that blend rock, soul, MPB, and blues, in addition to scoring major hit compositions performed by Jota Quest and other exponents of the national pop scene.

His career began to take shape in bands like Contacto Imediato and Capitão Gancho, before joining the group Omeriah in Belo Horizonte. After consolidating his experience as an instrumentalist and composer, Sideral launched his solo career with the demo tape Um Caipira na Era Espaciar and soon signed with Universal Music, driven by the national success of the song "Fácil", recorded by Jota Quest. Albums like his self-titled debut and Na Paz brought him projection, hit songs featured in television soundtracks, and prominent nominations for the Latin Grammy and the Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira.

Remaining active and innovative in the industry, Sideral created his own independent label, Sideral Experience, and continued to explore new formats, such as the release of the EP #Singles on a flash drive, a pioneering move in Brazil. His versatility also led him to consecrated stages, such as his performance at Rock in Rio alongside Luana Camarah, reaffirming his importance within rock and Brazilian pop music alongside names like Dinho Ouro Preto and Cazuza.

Discography

• 1 (1999)
• Na Paz... (2001)
• Lançado ao Mar (2004)
• Dias Claros (2007)
• Canções de Computador (2014)
• Tropical Blues, Vol. 1 (2017)
• Tropical Blues, Vol 2. (2019)
• Tropical Blues, Vol. 3 (Waves 4) (2023)
• Tropical Blues, Vol. 3 (Waves 5) (2023)