Roberto Müller, Brazilian romantic music icon, dies at 89

Brazilian romantic music icon Roberto Müller has died at the age of 89 in Recife, Pernambuco. The news was announced on Thursday, September 24, though the official cause of death has not yet been released.

Originally from Piracuruca, Piauí, Müller began his musical career in 1955 at Rádio Timbira in São Luís, Maranhão. He later moved to Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s, working with major stations such as Excelsior, Nacional, and Mayrink Veiga. He achieved national prominence in 1963, embarking on a recording career that spanned several decades and earned him six gold records.

His most recognized works include songs such as ‘Entre Espumas’, ‘Velha Moça’, and ‘Nunca Mais Brigarei Contigo’. After decades of national exposure, Müller settled in Recife during the 1980s, where he maintained a strong connection with the local audience and contributed significantly to the romantic and brega music scenes in the Northeast.

His wake is scheduled for Friday, September 25, at the Santo Amaro Cemetery in Recife, with the burial to follow at 2:00 PM.