Zé Rodrix Explained

Zé Rodrix (pronounced as /pt/; 25 November 1947 – 22 May 2009) was a Brazilian composer, instrumentalist, and singer. He was well known in his native country for performing with musical ensembles Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra, Som Imaginário and Momento Quatro.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, José Rodrigues Trindade used a modified spelling of his middle name as part of his stage name throughout a career that spanned over four decades. Som Imaginario, with another well-known member, Robertinho Silva, accompanied Milton Nascimento and Gal Costa[1] and, in 1971, Elis Regina's recording of his rock-rural "Casa no Campo" (with Tavito) became a huge hit.[2] During the 1970s, Sá e Guarabyra would continue as a duo while Rodrix pursued a solo career. Both acts played what they described as "rural rock", "a synthesis of the escapist dream depicted in the American folk-rock songs of the '60s within the reality of upcountry Brazil".[3]

A longtime resident of São Paulo, Zé Rodrix died of natural causes at the age of 61.[4]

Discography

Group albums

Solo albums

Soundtracks

Notes and References

  1. Neder, Alvaro. Zé Rodrix biographical entry at Allmusic
  2. ibid.
  3. Neder, Alvaro. Descriptive sketch of the musical group Sá e Guarabyra at Allmusic
  4. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/ilustrada/ult90u569858.shtml Brief obituary of Zé Rodrix at Folha online (in Portuguese)