ArtistInfo

Luiz Melodia

acg, perc, voc, *1951 BR, Rio de Janeiro
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Latin
A.k.a. Luiz Carlos dos Santos

Luiz Carlos dos Santos (Rio de Janeiro, 7 January 1951), more commonly known as Luiz Melodia, is a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba. Son of samba artist and songwriter Oswaldo Melodia from whom he inherited his stage name -, he grew up in the slum district of São Carlos, in the neighbourhood of Estácio, often referred to as the "Cradle of Samba". Since 1977, he has been married to singer, songwriter and producer Jane Reis and is the father of rap artist Mahal Reis (1980).His first LP, Pérola Negra, was released in 1973. He reached the finals of the Festival Abertura musical competition, hosted by Rede Globo, with his track "Ébano". Over the last few decades, Melodia released a number of albums and performed extensively in Brazil and Europe. In 1987

Instruments

• Acoustic guitar
• Percussion
• Vocals

Genres

• Latin
• R&B/Soul
• Folk
• World