Nando do Cordel is a celebrated Brazilian singer, songwriter, and composer from Pernambuco, known for his rich contributions to forró and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). With a career spanning decades, he has written hundreds of songs recorded by some of Brazil’s most iconic artists, including Fagner, Elba Ramalho, and Geraldo Azevedo. Blending traditional Northeastern rhythms with poetic lyricism, Nando do Cordel’s music radiates optimism, cultural pride, and heartfelt emotion, earning him a lasting place in Brazil’s musical landscape.