Rodrigo Leao, Joao Eleuterio



NOMINATED: Best Music/Song


MOVIE: Submission



BIOGRAFIA:

Rodrigo Leão
Rodrigo Leão founded Sétima Legião, one of the most influencial rock bands in Portugal’s mid ‘80s, and the successful Portuguese ensemble Madredeus. He then focused on his own solo career in which he invited acclaimed singers to sing on his albums and live shows. Rodrigo's music, acclaimed by Pedro Almodovar, is also present in film soundtracks, including Lee Daniels’ Oscar-nominated historical drama “The Butler” (which won him an ASCAP award), in the TV documentary series “Portugal – A Social Portrait”.

Joao Eleuterio
João Eleutério, was born in Oeiras, Portugal, in 1982. He graduated in Piano and Music at Escola de Música do Conservatório Nacional. He has composed soundtracks for theatre, film and other cultural events, in partnerships with other artists. He co-founded the indie-rock band Cindy Kat, whose album Cindy Kat – Volume 1 earned him a nomination as Best Revelation of 2006 at XIV Gala dos Globos de Ouro. He has worked with many of the most important portuguese musicians. In 2011, he’s took part to the musicians crew of Rodrigo Leão in the album Montanha Mágica.


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