Roger Henri, composer and conductor who made a mark on Brazilian TV, dies
TV Globo soundtrack composer passed away at home after a heart attack
Quick Look
- Musician Roger Henri, born in Niterói on May 22, 1955, died at the age of 69 in Miguel Pereira, in the interior of Rio de Janeiro, after suffering a heart attack while sleeping.
- Responsible for more than 2,000 songs for TV Globo, including songs from Supercine, Globo Repórter and Fantástico, he will be laid to rest this Saturday (7) at 8am and buried at 3pm at the Miguel Pereira Municipal Cemetery.
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Why It Matters
Roger Henri was born in Niterói on May 22, 1955 and built a distinguished career as one of the important names in the composition of soundtracks for Brazilian television. He was responsible for creating more than 2,000 songs for soap operas, miniseries and TV Globo programs, in addition to acting as musical director at festivals and shows and working with record companies such as Som Livre, RGE, RCA and PolyGram.
Born in Niterói, on May 22, 1955, the musician built a distinguished career, becoming one of the important names in the composition of soundtracks for Brazilian television.
According to information from his family, the musician suffered a heart attack while sleeping, at his home, in Miguel Pereira, in the interior of Rio de Janeiro.
Throughout his career, he was responsible for creating more than 2,000 songs for soap operas, miniseries and TV Globo programs. Among his best-known works are the opening song for the Supercine program, as well as arrangements and vignettes such as the Globo Repórter theme and songs used by Fantástico.
At the age of 10, he began his musical studies and, with talent and dedication, developed a solid career, also working as a musical director at festivals and shows.
During his professional career, he worked with important record companies, including Som Livre, RGE, RCA and PolyGram, consolidating his name on the Brazilian music scene.
According to the death note released by the family, Roger Henri's farewell will take place at the Miguel Pereira Municipal Cemetery, located in Governador Portela, Miguel Pereira, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The wake is scheduled for this Saturday (7), at 8 am, and the burial for 3 pm.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the heart attack?
- Will there be any public tribute other than the wake and burial?
- Who signed the death notice released by the family?
