Mário Reis
Encyclopedia
Mário da Silveira Meireles Reis (31 December 1907 — 5 October 1981 in Rio de Janeiro
), also known as Bacharel do Samba was a popular Brazil
ian samba
singer, active between 1928 and 1971. He collaborated with artists such as Francisco Alves
, Carmen Miranda
, Aracy de Almeida
and Noel Rosa
and was particularly successful as a radio singer.
(LLB, 1929).
He recorded many hits with Carmen Miranda and Francisco Alves, with whom also performed frequently in the 1930s, all of which are regarded as amongst the finest Brazilian singers of this period. He toured in Brazil and also Argentina.
As a singer, he was known for his gentle tone, which compensated for the lack of vocal power. His singing style even today sounds modern and he is considered one of the pioneers of bossa nova
. Many believe his singing influenced João Gilberto
.
He spent many years away from singing career and returned years later to make records. In 1965 and 1971 he recorded two albums, this being his last.
In 1995 Julio Bressane made a film O Mandarin about Brazilian popular music of the 20th century, focusing especially on the life and work of singer Mário Reis. The singer was played by actor Fernando Eiras.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
), also known as Bacharel do Samba was a popular Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian samba
Samba
Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in Bahia and with its roots in Brazil and Africa via the West African slave trade and African religious traditions. It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival...
singer, active between 1928 and 1971. He collaborated with artists such as Francisco Alves
Francisco Alves
Francisco Alves is a town and municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil.It lies along the roads BR-272 and PR-182.-References:...
, Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda, GCIH was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, Broadway actress and Hollywood film star popular in the 1940s and 1950s. She was, by some accounts, the highest-earning woman in the United States and noted for her signature fruit hat outfit she wore in the 1943 movie The Gang's...
, Aracy de Almeida
Aracy de Almeida
Aracy de Almeida was a Brazilian singer, a famous artist of the Golden Age of Brazilian radio.Her 1950 album Noel Rosa was voted by Rolling Stone Magazine one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time.-References:...
and Noel Rosa
Noel Rosa
Noel de Medeiros Rosa was a Brazilian songwriter, singer, and guitar/banjo player. One of the greatest names in Brazilian popular music, Noel gave a new twist to samba, combining its Afro-Brazilian roots with a more urban, witty language and making it a vehicle for ironic social commentary.Noel...
and was particularly successful as a radio singer.
Biography
He graduated in Law and Social Sciences in the Faculty of Law, University of Rio de Janeiro, National Law School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and the Class of Ary BarrosoAry Barroso
Ary Barroso was a Brazilian composer, pianist, soccer commentator, and talent-show host on radio and TV...
(LLB, 1929).
He recorded many hits with Carmen Miranda and Francisco Alves, with whom also performed frequently in the 1930s, all of which are regarded as amongst the finest Brazilian singers of this period. He toured in Brazil and also Argentina.
As a singer, he was known for his gentle tone, which compensated for the lack of vocal power. His singing style even today sounds modern and he is considered one of the pioneers of bossa nova
Bossa nova
Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music. Bossa nova acquired a large following in the 1960s, initially consisting of young musicians and college students...
. Many believe his singing influenced João Gilberto
João Gilberto
João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira, known as João Gilberto , is a Brazilian singer and guitarist. His seminal recordings, including many songs by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, established the new musical genre of Bossa nova in the late 1950s.-Biography:From an early age, music...
.
He spent many years away from singing career and returned years later to make records. In 1965 and 1971 he recorded two albums, this being his last.
In 1995 Julio Bressane made a film O Mandarin about Brazilian popular music of the 20th century, focusing especially on the life and work of singer Mário Reis. The singer was played by actor Fernando Eiras.
Recordings
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(1933) - Alô, alô, André FilhoAndré FilhoAntônio André de Sá Filho, known as André Filho was a Brazilian actor, violinist, mandolinist, banjo player, guitarist, pianist, composer and singer...
, com Carmen MirandaCarmen MirandaCarmen Miranda, GCIH was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, Broadway actress and Hollywood film star popular in the 1940s and 1950s. She was, by some accounts, the highest-earning woman in the United States and noted for her signature fruit hat outfit she wore in the 1943 movie The Gang's...
(1933) - A razão dá-se a quem tem, Francisco Alves, Ismael Silva e Noel RosaNoel RosaNoel de Medeiros Rosa was a Brazilian songwriter, singer, and guitar/banjo player. One of the greatest names in Brazilian popular music, Noel gave a new twist to samba, combining its Afro-Brazilian roots with a more urban, witty language and making it a vehicle for ironic social commentary.Noel...
(1932) - A tua vida é um segredo, Lamartine Babo (1932)
- Cadê Mimi?, Alberto Ribeiro e João de Barro (1935)
- Chegou a hora da fogueira, Lamartine Babo, com Carmen Miranda (1933).
- Dorinha, meu amor, Freitinhas (1928)
- Eva querida, Benedito Lacerda e Luiz Vassalo (1934)
- Filosofia, André Filho e Noel Rosa (1933)
- Fita amarela, Noel Rosa, com Francisco Alves (1932)
- Formosa, J. Rui e Nássara (1932)
- Gosto que me enrosco, Sinhô (1929)
- Isto é lá com Santo Antônio, Lamartine Babo, com Carmen Miranda (1934)
- Joujoux e balangandãs, Lamartine Babo, com Mariah (1939)
- Jura, Sinhô (1928)
- Linda morena, Lamartine Babo (1932)
- Mulato bamba, Noel Rosa (1932)
- Nem é bom falar, Francisco Alves, Ismael Silva e Nilton Bastos (1931)
- O que será de mim?, Francisco Alves, Ismael Silva e Nilton Bastos, com Francisco Alves (1931)
- Quando o samba acabou, Noel Rosa (1933)
- Rasguei a minha fantasia, Lamartine Babo (1934)
- Ride, palhaço, Lamartine Babo (1933)
- Se você jurar, Francisco Alves, Ismael Silva e Nilton Bastos, com Francisco Alves (1931)
- Sofrer é da vida, Francisco Alves, Ismael Silva e Nilton Bastos (1932)
- Uma andorinha não faz verão, João de Barro e Lamartine Babo (1933)
Literature
- ALBIN, Ricardo Cravo (Criação e Supervisão Geral). Dicionário Houaiss Ilustrado da Música Popular Brasileira. Rio de Janeiro: Paracatu, 2006.
- MORAIS JUNIOR, Luis Carlos de. O Sol nasceu pra todos:a História Secreta do Samba. Rio de Janeiro: Litteris, 2011.