Gito Sales
Gito Sales (born on May 14, 1963) is a Brazilian singer, music teacher, arranger, and composer. He is the current vice-president of the National Committee of Brazilian Art (CNAB), serving in the 2025–2031 board.[1]
Gito Sales | |
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Vice-president of the National Committee of Brazilian Art | |
Assumed office January 10, 2025 | |
President | Arlyson Lanoa |
Preceded by | Vandeuarley |
Personal details | |
Born | Sérgio Herberto Sales da Cunha Mello 14 May 1963 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil |
Occupation | Singer |
Early life
changeBorn in 1963 in Rio de Janeiro, he was the grandson of Herberto Sales, a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.[2]
Career
changeBetween 1990 and 1992, he was a member of the band Fantasmas, where he played as a guitarist, vocalist, and violonist, alongside musicians such as André Gatti, Marcus Rey, Karina Hoffter, Emerson Mardhine, and Milton Guedes. The band released the album "Fantasmas" in 1990, featuring a reinterpretation of "Ovelha Negra," which was included in the soundtrack of the TV series "Mulheres de Areia." In 1992, the band won the "Prêmio Sharp" for "Best Popular Music Group."[3]
In 1998, Gito joined the duo Vêennix as guitarist, violonist, and producer.[4] In 2000, he returned to the independent music scene in Brasília, collaborating with artists of Brazilian popular music.[5] In 2005, he launched the project "Independência Já," with national tours that highlighted the independent movement. Later, he performed in New York, where he was invited by Virgin Records for a pre-contract. In 2012, in Barcelona, he received a Grammy nomination for his production with the Spanish band Lagarto Amarillo.[6]
In 2015, he released the EP "Tempo ao Tempo," celebrating 30 years of his career, which included new songs and a new version of "Coisas de Casal," by Rita Lee and Roberto de Carvalho. The project also marked his return to Warner Chappell Music as a composer.[7]
References
change- ↑ "Arlyson Lanoa e Gito Sales são eleitos presidente e vice-presidente do CNAB para a diretoria de 2025-2031". CNAB - Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "Gito Sales - conheça o cantor e digital influencer" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "A Memória Musical: Gito Sales e a Banda Fantasmas nos Anos 90 - Portal S4" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "Relembrando o passado musical de Gito Sales em 1998 na Dupla Pop Vêennix" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "Gito Sales retorna à Cena Musical Independente de Brasília e colabora com grandes nomes da Música Brasileira". Revista Info Flash - Rápido, direto e relevante. (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ Silva, Mariana (2023-10-15). "Músico Gito Sales recebe Indicação ao Grammy por produção de Banda Espanhola". Jornal Tribuna (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ Gomes, Arlyson (2023-10-15). "Gito Sales Celebra 30 Anos de Carreira". Na Mídia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-01.