One of the members of
Som Imaginário, a band organized to back
Milton Nascimento in the '70s and which also accompanied
Gal Costa and other artists, Tavito had his song "Hey Man" (with
Zé Rodrix) successfully recorded by the group on its first LP. In 1973 he became a music producer. In 1979 he recorded his first solo album, Tavito, followed by two others recorded before 1982. His biggest hit was "Casa no Campo" (with
Zé Rodrix), recorded by
Elis Regina in 1971, and "Rua Ramalhete" (with Ney Azambuja). ~ Alvaro Neder