Antônio Bento da Silva Filho (born September 7, 1967, in Rio de
Janeiro), known as Toni Garrido is a Brazilian singer, TV presenter
and actor. He is the lead singer of the reggae band Cidade Negra.Born
in a poor background, Garrido was adopted by the owner of the middle
class apartment in Copacabana where his biological mother used to work
as a maid. Garrido started playing guitar during church services, and
after positive feedback he decided to pursue a musical career. He
joined three friends and formed the (now extinct) Banda Bel. But in
1994 he was invited to join Cidade Negra as the lead singer. They
became one of the most successful bands in Brazil, merging reggae,
soul and pop rock. In 2008 Garrido decided to pursue a solo career,
but rejoined Cidade Negra at the end of 2010.Garrido is the lead actor
in Orfeu, a 1999 Brazilian film by Carlos Diegues, and also sung the
soundtrack.
Janeiro), known as Toni Garrido is a Brazilian singer, TV presenter
and actor. He is the lead singer of the reggae band Cidade Negra.Born
in a poor background, Garrido was adopted by the owner of the middle
class apartment in Copacabana where his biological mother used to work
as a maid. Garrido started playing guitar during church services, and
after positive feedback he decided to pursue a musical career. He
joined three friends and formed the (now extinct) Banda Bel. But in
1994 he was invited to join Cidade Negra as the lead singer. They
became one of the most successful bands in Brazil, merging reggae,
soul and pop rock. In 2008 Garrido decided to pursue a solo career,
but rejoined Cidade Negra at the end of 2010.Garrido is the lead actor
in Orfeu, a 1999 Brazilian film by Carlos Diegues, and also sung the
soundtrack.
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