Michel Teló
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Michel Teló (Brazilian Portuguese: [miˈʃɛw teˈlɔ] ⓘ) (born 21 January 1981) is a Brazilian sertanejo singer-songwriter and actor.[1][2] Before his solo act, he was a lead singer in various bands, most notably Grupo Tradição.[3] His biggest national and international hit "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" reached number one in most European and Latin American charts.[4]
Michel Teló | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1981-01-21) 21 January 1981 (age 43) Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil |
Origin | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, accordion |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Universal Music Brazil |
Formerly of | Tradição |
Teló's artistic career began in 1987 when he made his first solo performance in his school choir, singing a piece by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos. At ten, his father gave him an accordion. At age 12, upon encouragement by neighbors, school friends, and his brothers, he formed a band, "Guri," which played traditional music. He was the band's lead singer and composer. Besides his love for the harmonica, Teló also took piano lessons for five years. He was also a dancer and played the accordion, harmonica, and guitar.[5][6][7]