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| Netinho | |
|---|---|
| Name | Netinho |
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Ernesto de Souza Andrade Júnior |
| Birth date | 6 March 1966 |
| Birth place | Santo Amaro, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Genres | Axé music, MPB, samba-reggae, pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actor, television presenter, politician |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group, Sony Music, BMG |
| Associated acts | Banda Beijo, Timbalada, Ivete Sangalo, Daniela Mercury |
Netinho
Netinho (born Ernesto de Souza Andrade Júnior; 6 March 1966) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actor, television presenter, and politician known for his contributions to axé music and popular music in Brazil. He gained national prominence in the 1990s as lead vocalist with Banda Beijo and later as a solo artist, collaborating with notable artists and appearing on television and in films. Netinho has also engaged in politics and public controversies that attracted media attention across Brazil.
Netinho was born in Santo Amaro, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and raised in a cultural milieu shaped by Afro-Brazilian traditions, Carnival, and Bahian musical movements. He grew up amid influences from artists and institutions such as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Clube da Madrugada, Carnaval, and the percussion ensembles of Ilê Aiyê and Olodum. His formative years included exposure to performances at venues like the Teatro Castro Alves and radio programming on stations like Rádio Sociedade da Bahia, fostering early interests in performance and popular song. Educationally, he pursued basic schooling in Salvador and later joined local music workshops and community ensembles connected to cultural centers and social movements in Bahia.
Netinho's musical career began with regional performances and his tenure as frontman of Banda Beijo during the late 1980s and early 1990s, sharing stages with acts such as Timbalada, Chiclete com Banana, Bell Marques, and Ivete Sangalo. As a solo artist he released albums on major labels including BMG, Sony Music, and Universal Music Group, producing hit singles that circulated on MTV Brasil, Rede Globo variety shows, and radio charts. He has collaborated with musicians and producers like Carlinhos Brown, Daniela Mercury, Djavan, Margareth Menezes, and Armandinho and performed at festivals such as Rock in Rio, Festival de Verão Salvador, and municipal Carnival parades. Netinho's repertoire blends axé music, MPB figures, samba-reggae rhythms popularized by Olodum, and pop arrangements influenced by international pop acts appearing on MTV Europe and Billboard charts.
Beyond music, Netinho appeared on television programs and telenovela soundtracks produced by networks like Rede Globo and SBT, and took roles in theatrical productions staged in cultural centers such as Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil and municipal theaters. He guest-starred on talk shows and variety programs hosted by presenters including Fausto Silva, Silvio Santos, and Xuxa Meneghel, and participated in reality and special music broadcasts tied to events like Carnaval and national holiday specials. Netinho also featured in film projects and music videos that involved directors and producers associated with Cinema Novo influences and contemporary Brazilian audiovisual producers.
Netinho entered political life through public endorsements, candidacies, and advocacy that intersected with parties and figures such as the Workers' Party (Brazil), Brazilian Democratic Movement, and local Bahian politicians. His political statements and actions generated debate in national media outlets including Folha de S.Paulo, O Globo, and Estado de S. Paulo, and drew reactions from activists, cultural organizations, and other artists like Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso. Controversies have included disputes over public health statements, positions expressed on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, and disagreements with journalists and political commentators on television networks. These episodes prompted coverage by major broadcasters like TV Globo and cable news channels.
Netinho's personal life has been covered by Brazilian press outlets and entertainment magazines such as Veja and Caras. He has familial and community ties in Santo Amaro and Salvador, and has participated in charitable initiatives alongside cultural institutions like Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado and public health campaigns coordinated with municipal authorities in Bahia. Health events in his life received attention from national health correspondents and were discussed in context with public figures like Pelé and Geraldo Alckmin who have also experienced widely reported medical issues.
Netinho's discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and compilations released through labels including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and BMG. Notable releases featured collaborations with artists from Bahia and beyond such as Ivete Sangalo, Daniela Mercury, Carlinhos Brown, Margareth Menezes, and guest musicians from ensembles like Olodum and Timbalada. His records appeared on Brazilian music charts and were promoted via appearances on programs produced by Rede Globo, MTV Brasil, and regional radio networks.
Netinho has received nominations and awards from Brazilian music institutions and cultural organizations, with recognition at events associated with Prêmio da Música Brasileira, regional cultural honors in Bahia, and acknowledgments from municipal cultural secretariats. His contributions to Bahian popular music were noted alongside peers such as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Chico Science, and Daniela Mercury in retrospectives and festival lineups.
Category:Brazilian male singers Category:People from Salvador, Bahia