Zé Rodrix
Illustration — Zé Rodrix in 1972 Zé Rodrix (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.
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Zé Rodrix

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- Born
- 1947 · Rio de Janeiro.
- Died
- 2009 · São Paulo.
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Occupation
- composer · singer · novelist · actor · guitarist · musician · painter · journalist
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Illustration — Zé Rodrix in 1972 Zé Rodrix (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.
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Group albums
Group albums
Som Imaginario, with another well-known member, Robertinho Silva, accompanied Milton Nascimento and Gal Costa and, in 1971, Elis Regina's recording of his rock-rural "Casa no Campo" (with Tavito) became a huge hit. 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". A longtime resident of São Paulo, Zé Rodrix died of natural causes at the age of 61.
• 1968: Momento Quatro - with Momento Quatro (Philips) • 1970: Som Imaginário - with Som Imaginário (Odeon) • 1971: Passado, Presente & Futuro - with Sá, Rodrix e Guarabyra (Odeon) • 1973: Terra - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Odeon) • 2001: Outra Vez na Estrada - Ao Vivo - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre) • 2008: Amanhã - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre)
Solo albums
Solo albums
• 1973: I Acto (Odeon) • 1974: Quem Sabe Sabe Quem Não Sabe Não Precisa Saber (Odeon) • 1976: Soy Latino Americano (EMI-Odeon) • 1977: Quando Será? (EMI-Odeon) • 1979: Hora Extra (EMI-Odeon) • 1979: Sempre Livre (RCA Victor) • 1981: Seu Abelardo/Rock do Planalto (Continental) • 1983: Saqueando a Cidade - with Joelho de Porco (Lira Paulistana/Continental) • 1988: 18 Anos Sem Sucesso - with Joelho de Porco (Eldorado)
Soundtracks
Soundtracks
• Batimam e Robim (1993) • Oh! Rebuceteio (1984) • Amor de Perversão (1982) • Mulheres... Mulheres (1981) • Viagem ao Céu da Boca (1981) • Massacre em Caxias (1979) • As Grã-Finas e o Camelô (1976) • O Sexomaníaco (1976) • O Esquadrão da Morte (1975) • Corrida do Ouro (1975) • Motel (1974) • O Sexo das Bonecas (1974) • Salve-se Quem Puder
Identity
Identity
Zé Rodrix is recorded with the occupation novelist. Recorded with the occupation composer. Recorded with the occupation musician. Recorded with the occupation singer. Recorded with the occupation actor. Recorded as composer, singer, novelist, actor and guitarist. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Ze Rodrix and José Rodrigues Trindade. His recorded language was Portuguese. He married Norma Blum. One child is recorded: Mayana Blum.

Foto: Caio Paganotti
As fotos da Virada! · Sá, Rodrix e Guarabyra, Teatro Municipal

Foto: Caio Paganotti
As fotos da Virada! · Sá, Rodrix e Guarabyra, Teatro Municipal
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1947
Zé Rodrix was born on 25 November 1947.
2009
Zé Rodrix died on 22 May 2009.
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Rio de Janeiro.
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São Paulo.
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reference work
- “Zé Rodrix”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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