Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Marcelo Camelo rose to prominence as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the main songwriters of Los Hermanos. Among the band’s most celebrated works are Bloco do Eu Sozinho (2001) and Ventura (2003), albums that expanded the band’s engagement with samba and MPB and cemented their influence on Brazilian rock in the 2000s.
Born in Rio de Janeiro on February 4, 1978, Marcelo de Souza Camelo studied Social Communication at PUC-Rio and played in independent bands before the formation of Los Hermanos in 1997. National recognition came with the group’s debut album, released in 1999 and propelled by the success of “Anna Júlia,” which he wrote.
In 2007, after four studio albums, Los Hermanos announced an indefinite hiatus, although the members reunited for occasional performances in the following years. Camelo then went on to pursue a solo career.
His first album, Sou (2008), featured an intimate sound and included guest appearances by pianist Clara Sverner, from the group Hurtmold, Dominguinhos, and Mallu Magalhães, with whom he shared vocal duties on “Janta.” In 2011, he released Toque Dela, once again accompanied by Hurtmold and featuring collaborations with musicians such as Marcelo Jeneci and Kassin.
In 2014, while living in Portugal, he joined Banda do Mar, a trio formed with Mallu Magalhães and Portuguese drummer Fred Ferreira. Their self-titled debut album featured songs like “Mais Ninguém” and “Pode Ser,” bringing the musicians’ work closer to a melodic and sunny guitar-driven pop sound.
Camelo explored new musical territory in 2018 with the release of Symphony No. 1 – Primitiva. Composed and orchestrated by him, the work was recorded by the Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Miriam Němcová, marking his debut in symphonic music.
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