One of the most intrepid artists in Brazilian popular music, singer-songwriter
Alceu Valença (July 1, 1946) burst onto the scene in the early 1970s with an
eclectic blend of Northeastern rhythms and rock-adjacent sounds, often combining
electric guitars and synthesizers with more traditional instrumentation. Born in
the city of São Bento do Una in rural Pernambuco, he grew up listening to
Northeastern music icons such as Jackson do Pandeiro, Luiz Gonzaga, and Marinês.
Upon moving to Recife at the age of 10, he discovered rock and roll and became
enamored with the music of Little ...