Happy birthday! Oswaldo Montenegro turns 70 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 70 on Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026.

Oswaldo Montenegro is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Oswaldo Montenegro (Telas, Seu Francisco, A dança dos signos, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Montenegro, a cultural icon

Born Oswaldo Viveiros Montenegro in Rio de Janeiro on March 15, 1956, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Montenegro's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Oswaldo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Oswaldo Montenegro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Oswaldo, you're the best!

Oswaldo Montenegro career in pictures

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