Chico & Roberta
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music, dance |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Washington "Chico" Oliveira, Roberta de Brito |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Chico & Roberta was a Brazilian duo specializing in music and dance, formed in 1989 and composed of Washington "Chico" Oliveira (also recognized as Uoston and Voston) alongside Roberta de Brito. Their initial appearance was featured in the 1989 music video for "Lambada" by the French-Brazilian ensemble Kaoma. In 1990, they launched the album Frente a Frente (translated as Face to Face), which earned gold status and included notable tracks such as "Frente a Frente" and the festive song "Esperança do Natal." The partnership concluded in 1993 after enjoying early achievements.
History
Born on February 20, 1979, in Eunápolis, Washington "Chico" Oliveira joined forces with Roberta de Brito, who was born on April 27, 1979, in Brasília.
Their work was closely linked to producer Jean-Claude Bonaventure, who also produced for Kaoma. The majority of Chico & Roberta's repertoire was penned by Loalwa Braz, Kaoma's lead vocalist, with additional songwriting by Daniel Darras, Alan Pype, Bonaventure, M. Nogueira, and the duo themselves.
The album Frente a Frente received gold certification from the French organization SNEP and contained their most successful singles. Recording predominantly in Portuguese, they gained exposure through television appearances in Brazil, France, the UAR, and Italy.
After reaching their commercial zenith, Chico & Roberta ended their musical collaboration. Subsequently, Chico embraced pastoral responsibilities in Espírito Santo with a mission focus in Vila Velha. Meanwhile, Roberta ventured into acting and assistant directing roles, including a part in Isi/Disi - Amor a lo bestia (2004).
Singles
- "Frente a Frente" (1990) – peaked at #5 on French charts
- "Esperança do Natal" (1991) – reached #3 in France
- "Dança Do La La La" (1991)
- "Festa no Mar" (1992) – attained #18 position in France
Album
- Frente a Frente (1990)