Zé Demésio

Origin

Mogi Mirim, SP

Also known as

José Dias

Genres

samba, mpb

Instruments

voice

Biography

Zé Demésio, born José Dias on April 6, 1936, in Mogi Mirim, São Paulo, was a Brazilian singer and composer known for his contributions to popular music. He was raised in São Paulo and pursued various artistic interests, including drawing and mechanical work, alongside his musical career.

Demésio's career spanned several decades, during which he collaborated with numerous notable artists. He penned songs with Luiz Vieira, Moacyr Franco, Dora Lopes, and Zuzuca do Salgueiro, among others. One of his most recognized compositions is "Chamego de crioula," famously recorded by Elza Soares. His work also extended to samba-enredo, as he co-authored a samba for the Acadêmicos do Salgueiro samba school in 1980, which achieved third place in the competition.

Throughout his career, Zé Demésio was involved in various performances and shows. In 1978, he shared the stage with Nelson Cavaquinho for the "Brasileiríssimo" show, and the following year, he performed at the Copacabana Palace with Luiz Vieira. His dedication to Brazilian music and his collaborative spirit left a notable mark on the genre.