Portuguese singer and songwriter Alberto Ferreira Paulo, known professionally as Paulo Gonzo, was born on November 1, 1956, in Lisbon. He began his musical journey with the Go Graal Blues Band, a Portuguese blues group, releasing albums such as Go Graal Blues Band, White Traffic, and So Down Train. In 1984, Gonzo embarked on a solo career alongside his work with the band, releasing his debut album My Desire in 1986. His breakthrough came with "Jardins Proibidos", originally released in 1992 and re-recorded in 1997, which propelled him to international fame. Gonzo's subsequent albums include Mau Feitio (2001), Paulo Gonzo (2005), By Request (2010), Só Gestos (2011), and Duetos (2013). He also participated as a jury member on the first season of The Voice Portugal and has sold over 3 million albums.
