Ney Matogrosso
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Ney de Sousa Pereira, known as Ney Matogrosso (born August 1, 1941, in Bela Vista
, Mato Grosso do Sul
) is a Brazilian singer who is distinguished for his uncommon sopranino
voice.
at the age of 17, being later transferred to Brasília
. Within a few years, Matogrosso started singing in a vocal quartet, performing at college festivals throughout Brazil. With the hope of becoming a stage actor, Ney moved to Rio de Janeiro
in 1966, where he lived as a hippie and made ends meet by selling arts and crafts. In 1971, he moved to São Paulo
, adopting the artistic name Ney Matogrosso, and joined the glam rock
group Secos & Molhados
, which in less than 18 months became a phenomenon, selling 1 million records. Endowed with a unique counter-tenor voice and a striking stage presence, Ney’s career soared.
After the group Secos e Molhados split up, Ney pursued a successful solo career in Brazil and abroad, obtaining several Gold and Platinum records.
Famous for his outlandish costumes, make-up, daring movements and singular high-pitched voice, Ney has always been regarded as a controversial character. One of his greatest hits was the song "Homem com H" (by Antônio Barros
).
In the 1970s he released albums that were very important for his career: "Pecado", "Bandido", "Feitiço" and "Seu Tipo". In that period, Ney toured round United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Europe and Israel, performing hits like "América do Sul" (Paulo Machado), "Bandolero" (Lucinha) and "Não Existe Pecado ao Sul do Equador" (Chico Buarque
/ Rui Guerra). In the 80's, Ney recorded "Por Debaixo dos Panos" (Ceceu), "Tanto Amar" (Chico Buarque), "Ando Meio Desligado" (Mutantes), "Sangue Latino" (João Ricardo/ Paulo Mendonça) and "Vereda Tropical" (Gonzalo Curiel).
In 1986, Matogrosso performed for the first time without wearing fancy costumes, adopting a low-key image. Since then, he has focused on his work as a singer, recording from the traditional repertoire of MPB
(Música Popular Brasileira — the so-called Brazilian pop music genre). Recordings in this genre first appeared on the album "O Pescador de Pérolas" (1986), which featured "O Mundo É um Moinho" (Cartola
), "Dora" (Dorival Caymmi
), "Da Cor do Pecado" (Bororó
) and "Aquarela do Brasil" (Ary Barroso
).
Ney toured with guitarist Raphael Rabello, with whom he recorded the album "À Flor da Pele" in 1990. Then, he made two albums as a tribute to Brazilian performers/songwriters, like Ângela Maria ("Estava Escrito", 1994) and Chico Buarque
("Um Brasileiro", 1996).
Bela Vista, Mato Grosso do Sul
Bela Vista is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 23,411 and its area is 4,896 km²....
, Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising...
) is a Brazilian singer who is distinguished for his uncommon sopranino
Sopranino
Sopranino is used to indicate a tonal range beyond soprano.In particular, it can refer to:* a type of various wind instruments such as:** the sopranino saxophone,** the sopranino clarinet,** the sopranino recorder; or...
voice.
Biography
Matogrosso enlisted in the Brazilian Air ForceBrazilian Air Force
The Brazilian Air Force is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
at the age of 17, being later transferred to Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
. Within a few years, Matogrosso started singing in a vocal quartet, performing at college festivals throughout Brazil. With the hope of becoming a stage actor, Ney moved to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
in 1966, where he lived as a hippie and made ends meet by selling arts and crafts. In 1971, he moved to São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, adopting the artistic name Ney Matogrosso, and joined the glam rock
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
group Secos & Molhados
Secos & Molhados
Secos & Molhados was an innovative glam-rock Brazilian band formed in 1971 that helped launch singer Ney Matogrosso's career. The other two members were João Ricardo, founder of the group, and Gerson Conrad. Though this frist line-up was short-lived - only two albums were released, one in 1973 and...
, which in less than 18 months became a phenomenon, selling 1 million records. Endowed with a unique counter-tenor voice and a striking stage presence, Ney’s career soared.
After the group Secos e Molhados split up, Ney pursued a successful solo career in Brazil and abroad, obtaining several Gold and Platinum records.
Famous for his outlandish costumes, make-up, daring movements and singular high-pitched voice, Ney has always been regarded as a controversial character. One of his greatest hits was the song "Homem com H" (by Antônio Barros
António Barros
António Monteiro Teixeira de Barros is a former Portuguese footballer who played as defender.Barros gained 8 caps for the Portuguese national team.- External links :* *...
).
In the 1970s he released albums that were very important for his career: "Pecado", "Bandido", "Feitiço" and "Seu Tipo". In that period, Ney toured round United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Europe and Israel, performing hits like "América do Sul" (Paulo Machado), "Bandolero" (Lucinha) and "Não Existe Pecado ao Sul do Equador" (Chico Buarque
Chico Buarque
Francisco Buarque de Hollanda , popularly known as Chico Buarque , is a singer, guitarist, composer, dramatist, writer and poet...
/ Rui Guerra). In the 80's, Ney recorded "Por Debaixo dos Panos" (Ceceu), "Tanto Amar" (Chico Buarque), "Ando Meio Desligado" (Mutantes), "Sangue Latino" (João Ricardo/ Paulo Mendonça) and "Vereda Tropical" (Gonzalo Curiel).
In 1986, Matogrosso performed for the first time without wearing fancy costumes, adopting a low-key image. Since then, he has focused on his work as a singer, recording from the traditional repertoire of MPB
Música Popular Brasileira
Música Popular Brasileira or MPB designates a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. It is not a discrete genre but rather a constellation that combines original songwriting and updated versions of traditional Brazilian urban music styles like samba and samba-canção with contemporary...
(Música Popular Brasileira — the so-called Brazilian pop music genre). Recordings in this genre first appeared on the album "O Pescador de Pérolas" (1986), which featured "O Mundo É um Moinho" (Cartola
Cartola
Angenor de Oliveira, known as Cartola , was a Brazilian singer, composer and poet considered to be a major figure in the development of samba.Cartola composed, alone or with partners, more than 500 songs.-Biography:...
), "Dora" (Dorival Caymmi
Dorival Caymmi
Dorival Caymmi was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actor, and painter active for more than 70 years beginning in 1933...
), "Da Cor do Pecado" (Bororó
Bororo
Bororo may refer to:* Bororo people, of Brazil** Bororo language, their language* Wodaabe, people of Western Africa...
) and "Aquarela do Brasil" (Ary Barroso
Ary Barroso
Ary Barroso was a Brazilian composer, pianist, soccer commentator, and talent-show host on radio and TV...
).
Ney toured with guitarist Raphael Rabello, with whom he recorded the album "À Flor da Pele" in 1990. Then, he made two albums as a tribute to Brazilian performers/songwriters, like Ângela Maria ("Estava Escrito", 1994) and Chico Buarque
Chico Buarque
Francisco Buarque de Hollanda , popularly known as Chico Buarque , is a singer, guitarist, composer, dramatist, writer and poet...
("Um Brasileiro", 1996).
Albums
- Água do Céu-Pássaro, also known as Homem de Neanderthal (1975)
- Bandido (1976)
- Pecado (1977)
- Feitiço (1978)
- Seu Tipo (1979)
- Sujeito Estranho (1980)
- Ney Matogrosso (1981)
- Mato Grosso (1982)
- ...Pois É (1983)
- Destino de Aventureiro (1984)
- BugreBugre (album)Bugre is an album by Brazilian singer Ney Matogrosso, released in 1986 .-Faixas:#Dívidas de Amor #Vertigem #Mente, Mente #Balada do Louco #Bugre...
(1986) - Pescador de Pérolas (1987)
- Quem Não Vive Tem Medo da Morte (1988)
- Ney Matogrosso Ao Vivo (1989)
- À Flor da Pele (1990) - with Raphael Rabello
- As Aparências Enganam (1993) - with Aquarela Carioca
- Estava Escrito (1994)
- Um Brasileiro (1996)
- O Cair da Tarde (1997)
- Olhos de Farol (1999)
- Vivo (2000)
- Batuque (2001)
- Ney Matogrosso Interpreta Cartola (2002)
- Ney Matogrosso Interpreta Cartola Ao Vivo (2003)
- Vagabundo (2004) - with Pedro Luís e a ParedePedro Luís e a ParedePedro Luís e a Parede are a Brazilian musical group that mixes rock, samba, rap and funk. the group is composed by Pedro Luís , Mário Moura , Sidon Silva, C.A...
- Canto em Qualquer Canto (2005)
- Vagabundo ao vivo(2005) - with Pedro Luís e a ParedePedro Luís e a ParedePedro Luís e a Parede are a Brazilian musical group that mixes rock, samba, rap and funk. the group is composed by Pedro Luís , Mário Moura , Sidon Silva, C.A...
Extras
- A FLORESTA DO AMAZONAS - VILLA-LOBOS 1988
- BRAZIL NIGHT - AO VIVO EM MONTREUX - CAETANO VELOSO, JOÃO BOSCO E NEY MATOGROSSO 1983
Appearances
- Secos e Molhados (1973)
- Secos e Molhados (1974)
- GRAVADO AO VIVO NO MARACANÃZINHO (1980)