About José Messias
Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 86). José Messias was a Brazilian journalist, composer, singer, writer and presenter.
José Messias da Cunha or simply José Messias (October 7, 1928 – June 12, 2015) was a Brazilian composer, singer, writer, musician, radio broadcaster, host and producer of radio and television, and journalist, music critic and music juror in television talent programs.
Expressive character featured in the Brazilian artistic culture for several decades, since the golden age of radio and television beginning in the country, José Messias is the living history of this convergence of communication in Brazil in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Messias?
Brazilian singer
When was José Messias born?
José Messias was born on 7 October 1928 in Bom Jardim de Minas.
When did José Messias die?
José Messias died on 12 June 2015 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was José Messias's occupation?
José Messias was a journalist, composer, singer, writer and presenter.
What nationality was José Messias?
José Messias was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Messias. https://biography.guide/jose-messias/
MLA: "José Messias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-messias/.
Chicago: "José Messias." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-messias/.
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