Zeca Pagodinho

Biography

Zeca Pagodinho, born Jessé Gomes da Silva Filho on February 4, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro, began his musical journey around traditional samba manifestations and started writing verses at a young age with the GRES Portela samba School. In the 1970s, he became a prominent figure in the pagode scene, frequently performing at Carnival events. His talent was recognized by Beth Carvalho, who invited him to record the song "Camarão Que Dorme a Onda".