Antônio Cardoso (musician)

Antônio Cardoso (born February 7, 1957, in Miguel) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter of Christian songs, particularly of Catholic music.

Biography
Son of Antônio Silva de Carvalho and Sílvia Cardoso de Carvalho, Antônio was born in Miguel Calmon, Bahia. He learned musical culture from his father who was a musician and from 1975 he moved to São Paulo and then as a musician was supported by Padre Zezinho. Initially he was part of LP's in the Pauline Editions and since 1979 started a solo career. From 1986 until 1989, he paused his recording career to perform in Brazil.

Discography

 * Direitos de Menino, 1979
 * Migrante, 1980, (first solo LP)
 * Histórias da gente, 1981
 * Teimosia, 1982
 * Trilhos de fé, 1985
 * Antonio Cardoso, 1989, with Padre Zezinho's participation
 * Juntos, 1990
 * Quando se vive um grande amor, 1991, double with Padre Zezinho
 * Diante de ti, 1992
 * Amor de Pai, 1993
 * Antonio Cardoso, 1994
 * Aprendiz, 1996, Padre Zezinho's production
 * Juntos, 1998
 * Quando se vive um grande amor, 2001
 * Diante de ti, 2004
 * Amor de Pai, 2007
 * Pede um amor às estrelas, 2010
 * Coletânea, 2012

Louvemos ao Senhor Trophy
In 2016 Cardoso was one of the winners of the eighth edition of the Louvemos ao Senhor Trophy with liturgical songs: "Na Tua Presença, Senhor" e “Uma Casa Iluminada por Jesus”, in the composer category.