Geraldo Azevedo (b. 11 Jan 1945, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil), is a guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is known for varied rhythms and tempo, which might be attributed to his Northeastern origins. His guitar performances mix sophisticated harmony, with hot Northeastern rhythms - distinctive amongst Brazilian musicians. Geraldo's work ranges from lyrical love songs to swinging Caribbean numbers. Geraldo Azevedo is also known by his incadescent ... See more [+] frevos (a street dance from Pernambuco, performed during Carnaval), that he often plays at a concert's end. He also uses this technique on hits like "Tempo Tempero", "Pega Fogo Coração", and "Tempo Folião". Azevedo has participated in collective projects such as "Asas da América", "Cantoria" and "O Grande Encontro", with Elba Ramalho and Zé Ramalho.
