Zé Alexanddre

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

José Alexandre Gomes Coelho da Rocha e Silva, Zé Alexandre

Years active

1970s

Genres

mpb, samba, blues, soul, rock, pop

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar

Biography

Born in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 1957, José Alexandre Gomes Coelho da Rocha e Silva, known artistically as Zé Alexanddre, is a singer, songwriter, arranger, and musician with a career spanning over four decades. His musical journey began in Brasília in the 1970s, where he started playing and singing with friends. The musical influence in his life came early on, with his mother having participated in radio shows and his sisters being passionate about soundtrack records. Despite having started an engineering degree, Zé Alexanddre chose to dedicate himself entirely to music, participating in various theatrical and musical productions.

Throughout his career, Zé Alexanddre built a solid partnership with Oswaldo Montenegro, with whom he recorded the song "Bandolins" in the early 80s, a milestone that opened doors for his career. His first official works include EPs and the LP "Alma de Músico", released by Warner. His versatility as an artist is evident in his original songwriting, which encompasses sambas, waltzes, xotes, xaxados, and blues, demonstrating his power and ability to transition across various musical rhythms. This characteristic was crucial for his participation and victory in the first season of the reality show "The Voice+" in 2021, where he moved Brazil with his performances.

Zé Alexanddre also ventured into the children's universe with the album "Pedrinho e o Formigueiro", in partnership with Fernando Eugênio. His career also includes work in musicals such as "Let It Be - Uma História de Amor ao Som dos Beatles" and "Tributo a Cat Stevens". With a powerful voice and striking performances, Zé Alexanddre continues to enchant the public, exploring new projects and consolidating his place in Brazilian music, serving as a reference for artists like Túlio Mourão and Madalena Salles.