Antônio Cardoso

Antônio Cardoso da Silva Carvalho (born February 7, 1957) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter of Christian songs, particularly of Catholic music.

Biography

Cardoso was born on February 7, 1957, in Miguel Calmon, to Antônio Silva de Carvalho and Sílvia Cardoso de Carvalho. He learned musical culture from his father who was a musician and from 1975 he moved to São Paulo and then as a musician was supported by Padre Zezinho. Initially he was part of LP's in the Pauline Editions and since 1979 started a solo career. From 1986 to 1989, he paused his recording career to perform in Brazil.

Discography

Direitos de Menino, 1979 Migrante, 1980, (first solo LP) Histórias da gente, 1981 Teimosia, 1982 Trilhos de fé, 1985 Antonio Cardoso, 1989, with Padre Zezinho's participation Juntos, 1990 Quando se vive um grande amor, 1991, double with Padre Zezinho Diante de ti, 1992 Amor de Pai, 1993 Antonio Cardoso, 1994 Aprendiz, 1996, Padre Zezinho's production Juntos, 1998 Quando se vive um grande amor, 2001 Diante de ti, 2004 Amor de Pai, 2007 Pede um amor às estrelas, 2010 Coletânea, 2012

Louvemos ao Senhor Trophy

In 2016, Cardoso was one of the winners of the eighth edition of the Louvemos ao Senhor Trophy with liturgical songs: "Na Tua Presença, Senhor" e “Uma Casa Iluminada por Jesus”, in the composer category.