Solano Ribeiro, historic producer of MPB, dies at 87

Music producer Solano Ribeiro, one of the main responsible for the great Brazilian music festivals on television in the 1960s, died in the early hours of Saturday, 31, at the age of 87. The information was confirmed by Rádio Cultura Brasil, where he directed the weekly program "Solano Ribeiro and the New Music of Brazil". According to TV Cultura, Solano was in his third cancer treatment and was receiving palliative care.

The funeral will be held this Saturday, from 3 pm to 5 pm, in the Cemetery Bosque da Paz, in Vargem Grande Paulista, in the Grande São Paulo. The broadcaster lamented the loss in a note released on its Instagram profile: "Brazil loses today one of the most important names in the history of MPB."

Trajectory marked by festivals

Solano Ribeiro built a solid career as a music producer, especially during the cultural effervescence of the 1960s and 1970s. He was one of the articulators of the music festivals that revealed talents and consolidated MPB as a mass genre. His behind-the-scenes performance helped turn television into a stage for new Brazilian music.

In the 1970s, Solano produced musical programs such as "Som Livre Exportação", shown by Rede Globo and presented by Elis Regina and Ivan Lins. The program was a showcase for established and novice artists, mixing live performances and innovative arrangements. The partnership with Elis Regina, one of the greatest performers in the country, has reinforced its prestige in the artistic environment.

Independent performance and memory of MPB

In the following years, he continued to act as an independent producer and dedicated himself to the criticism and preservation of the memory of the MPB. Solano remained active in the music scene, producing concerts, recording records and writing about music. His program at Rádio Cultura Brasil was a space dedicated to new talents and the rediscovery of classics.

The longevity of his career reflects the respect he has earned among musicians, journalists and the public. He has witnessed and participated in profound transformations in the phonographic industry, always with an attentive eye to artistic quality. The source did not detail future projects or posthumous tributes.

Legacy for Brazilian music

The death of Solano Ribeiro closes an important chapter in the history of the MPB. His contribution to television festivals helped popularize genres such as bossa nova, samba, and protest song. Artists who have gone through their programs have gained national and international projection.

For the audience of Ponta Grossa and Campos Gerais, the news resounds like the loss of a link with the golden era of Brazilian music. Although the source does not cite a direct relationship with Paraná, Solano's influence has reached the entire country through television and radio. Rádio Cultura Brasil did not inform whether there will be a special broadcast in honor of the producer.

The funeral service open to the public allows fans and admirers to pay the latest tributes. The family did not disclose details about cremation or burial ceremonies. The Boca no Trombone Portal keeps track of developments and will update this page if new information is confirmed.

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