Zé Rodrix

Zé Rodrix (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈzɛ ʁoˈdɾiks]; 25 November 1947 – 22 May 2009) was a Brazilian composer, instrumentalist, and singer. He was well known in his native country for performing with musical ensembles Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra, Som Imaginário and Momento Quatro.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, José Rodrigues Trindade used a modified spelling of his middle name as part of his stage name throughout a career that spanned over four decades. Som Imaginario, with another well-known member, Robertinho Silva, accompanied Milton Nascimento and Gal Costa[1] and, in 1971, Elis Regina's recording of his rock-rural "Casa no Campo" (with Tavito) became a huge hit.[2] During the 1970s, Sá e Guarabyra would continue as a duo while Rodrix pursued a solo career. Both acts played what they described as "rural rock", "a synthesis of the escapist dream depicted in the American folk-rock songs of the '60s within the reality of upcountry Brazil".[3]

A longtime resident of São Paulo, Zé Rodrix died of natural causes at the age of 61.[4]

Discography

Group albums
  • 1968: Momento Quatro - with Momento Quatro (Philips)
  • 1970: Som Imaginário - with Som Imaginário (Odeon)
  • 1971: Passado, Presente & Futuro - with Sá, Rodrix e Guarabyra (Odeon)
  • 1973: Terra - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Odeon)
  • 2001: Outra Vez na Estrada - Ao Vivo - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre)
  • 2008: Amanhã - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre)

Solo albums
  • 1973: I Acto (Odeon)
  • 1974: Quem Sabe Sabe Quem Não Sabe Não Precisa Saber (Odeon)
  • 1976: Soy Latino Americano (EMI-Odeon)
  • 1977: Quando Será? (EMI-Odeon)
  • 1979: Hora Extra (EMI-Odeon)
  • 1979: Sempre Livre (RCA Victor)
  • 1981: Seu Abelardo/Rock do Planalto (Continental)
  • 1983: Saqueando a Cidade - with Joelho de Porco (Lira Paulistana/Continental)
  • 1988: 18 Anos Sem Sucesso - with Joelho de Porco (Eldorado)

Soundtracks
  • Batimam e Robim (1993)
  • Oh! Rebuceteio (1984)
  • Amor de Perversão (1982)
  • Mulheres... Mulheres (1981)
  • Viagem ao Céu da Boca (1981)
  • Massacre em Caxias (1979)
  • As Grã-Finas e o Camelô (1976)
  • O Sexomaníaco (1976)
  • O Esquadrão da Morte (1975)
  • Corrida do Ouro (1975)
  • Motel (1974)
  • O Sexo das Bonecas (1974)
  • Salve-se Quem Puder

References
  1. Neder, Alvaro. Zé Rodrix biographical entry at Allmusic
  2. ibid.
  3. Neder, Alvaro. Descriptive sketch of the musical group Sá e Guarabyra at Allmusic
  4. Brief obituary of Zé Rodrix at Folha online (in Portuguese)
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