Marcelo Jeneci (born April 7, 1982), also known mononymously as Jeneci, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist and accordionist. He was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album in 2014 for De Graça. In the same year, he received the APCA Award for "Best Composer".Marcelo Jeneci . Teatro Castro Alves
Biography Jeneci was born in the Guaianases district of São Paulo on April 7, 1982. He had his first music lessons with his father, who worked as a repairman for musical instruments, and began his career in 2000 as an accordionist for singer Chico César's live band. He was also a backing musician for Arnaldo Antunes and Erasmo Carlos. His first success as a composer came in 2008 with "Amado", a collaboration with Vanessa da Mata which was included in the soundtrack of Rede Globo's telenovela A Favorita.Após um doloroso processo de reconstrução, Marcelo Jeneci lança novo disco e redescobre os prazeres mais simples da vida. Rolling Stone. 84th issue – September 2013
He co-wrote songs alongside Arnaldo Antunes, Zé Miguel Wisnik and Luiz Tatit,Marcelo Jeneci: "Fiz o disco que sonhava!" . Rádio Cultura, September 25, 2012 and was also a collaborator for British duo Da Lata. His debut album, Feito pra Acabar, came out in 2010 and had a positive reception.Marcelo Jeneci faz clipe e documentário no interior de Pernambuco. Último Segundo – iG, August 23, 2011 His songs continued to be featured in Rede Globo's telenovelas, such as "Quarto de Dormir" (in Lado a Lado, 2012), Feito pra Acabar (in Flor do Caribe, 2013), Um de Nós (in Em Família, 2014) and "Veja (Margarida)", a Vital Farias cover (in Velho Chico, 2016). His second album, De Graça, came out in 2013.Jeneci e o amor de graça. Noize, October 1, 2014Marcelo Jeneci: A música digital ainda nem faz cócega no meu bolso. O Estado de S.Paulo, June 1, 2014
In 2015 he recorded "Dia a Dia, Lado a Lado" alongside Tulipa Ruiz, afterwards embarking with her on a nationwide tour.Tulipa Ruiz e Marcelo Jeneci lançam música e anunciam shows juntos. G1, 15 de dezembro de 2015
References in popular culture Jeneci is alluded in Rogério Skylab's song "Jeneci, Kassin, Tulipa", off his 2018 album O Rei do Cu, alongside Alexandre Kassin and Tulipa Ruiz.
Discography Studio albums Year Album 2010 Feito pra Acabar Label: SLAP Format: CD 2013 De Graça Label: SLAP Format: CD 2019 Guaia Label: SLAP
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