Silvio Caldas
Sílvio Caldas, one of the so-called Four Greats of Brazilian music (along with Francisco Alves, Orlando Silva, and Carlos Galhardo), was the most important artist of the seresta genre. A very romantic musical expression, characterized by simple harmonies, strong bel canto-inspired voices, and sentimental renditions, the seresta owes its affirmation in the Brazilian musical landscape to Caldas. Primarily a singer, Caldas also had success as a seresta composer chiefly in the '30s. Amongst his immortal classics, it can be mentioned that a partnership with noted lyricist Orestes Barbosa produced "Chão de Estrelas" and "Arranha-Céu"; other important examples of the duo's production of are "Serenata," "Suburbana," "Santa dos Meus Amores," "O Nome Dela Eu Não Digo," "Torturante Ironia," and "Quase Que Eu Disse." Caldas also worked with Cartola, Wilson Batista, Ary Barroso, and Billy Blanco. Caldas' militancy in the seresta genre brought him the epithet of "O Seresteiro do Brasil" (the Seresteiro/Serenader of Brazil), which followed him throughout his long and prolific career. He worked professionally as an artist for 65 years (more than any other Brazilian singer), most of it filled with intense activity in radio, the studio, and live performances. Having the seresta, a particular preference for valses, it's not surprising that Caldas was an excellent interpreter in this genre. But he became individualized in a romantic yet contained style, the opposite of the overly sentimental style practiced by other famous artists like Vicente Celestino. Caldas also didn't have a potent a voice like Francisco Alves; instead, the originality of his interpretations, which used to make frequent use of rhythmic devices, ended up opening the way for a new style that would be fully explored by Mário Reis, who, together with Orlando Silva, decisively influenced João Gilberto and all bossa nova. Caldas also dedicated himself to the samba genre, having been one of the main interpreters of Ary Barroso's songs, launching classics like "Morena Boca de Ouro" (recorded later by João Gilberto), "Linda Lourinha" (by João de Barro), "Pastorinhas" (Noel Rosa/de Barro), "Lenço no Pescoço" (by Wilson Batista -- this samba initiated the musical polemic between Batista and Rosa), "Minha Palhoça" (J. Cascata), "Da Cor do Pecado" (Bororó), and "Mulher" (Custódio Mesquita/Sadi Cabral).
Caldas was raised in a musical environment: his father was composer A.N. Caldas. Since he was a child, Caldas used to perform at parties and serestas, having debuted in a public performance at six at the Teatro Fênix. In 1927, he opened Rádio Mayrink Veiga, followed by other radio stations. Caldas recorded his first album in 1930, through Victor. Immediately noticed by Ary Barroso, he launched his "Faceira," which became Caldas' first recorded hit. In 1932, he recorded the all-time classic samba-canção "Maria" (Barroso/Luís Peixoto). After 1944, he became involved in movies, such as Tristezas Não Pagam Dívidas and Não Adianta Chorar. Having known fame and success, and having been decorated by the Brazilian Academy of Literature, Caldas retired to his ranch in upstate São Paulo, where he lived his last 40 years, still participating in the musical scene until 1970.
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Discographie
21 album(s) • Trié par Meilleures ventes
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Silvio Caldas - Especial (Ao Vivo)
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Som Livre le 8 déc. 1975
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Elizeth Cardoso E Silvio Caldas (Vol. 2)
Elizeth Cardoso, Silvio Caldas
Pop - Paru chez EMI le 12 mars 1971
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O Melhor De Silvio Caldas
Samba - Paru chez RCA Records Label le 12 févr. 1998
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Elizeth Cardoso E Silvio Caldas (Vol. 1)
Elizeth Cardoso, Silvio Caldas
Pop - Paru chez EMI le 16 juin 1971
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No Palco! (Ao Vivo)
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Inter CD Records le 22 juil. 2000
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Cabelos Brancos
MPB - Paru chez Sony Music Entertainment le 9 sept. 2022
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Meus Primeiros Sucessos
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Tratore le 30 août 1940
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A Música De Ary, A Voz De Silvio
Brésil - Paru chez Amor Indiano le 24 mars 2023
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The Music of Brazil / Serestas / Recordings 1957-1958
Brésil - Paru chez Black Round Records le 2 oct. 2009
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Canta o Seresteiro
Samba - Paru chez Sony Music Entertainment le 2 sept. 2022
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Silvio Caldas e Pedro Vargas - Gravado Ao Vivo no Canecão
MPB - Paru chez Sony Music Entertainment le 27 mai 2022
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O Seresteiro
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Rozenblit le 1 janv. 1956
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Seresteiro Do Brasil
Amérique latine - Paru chez Tropical Sounds le 22 mars 2024
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Tudo Me Fala do Teu Olhar
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Black Sheep Music le 8 oct. 2013
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Grandes Sucessos com Silvio Caldas
MPB - Paru chez Sony Music Entertainment le 2 sept. 2022
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The Music of Brazil / Ary Barroso & Dorival Caymmi / Recordings 1953 - 1958
Ary Barroso, Dorival Caymmi, Silvio Caldas
Brésil - Paru chez Black Round Records le 30 sept. 2009
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Alucinação
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Black Sheep Music le 8 oct. 2013
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Música de Ary Barroso - Canta Silvio Caldas
MPB - Paru chez Lado C le 1 nov. 1953
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Sílvio Caldas - Meu Segredo
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Black Sheep Music le 8 oct. 2013
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