Antônio Gilson Porfírio, better known as Agepê (Rio de Janeiro, August 10, 1942 - Rio de Janeiro, August 30, 1995) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter. The artistic name derives from the phonetic pronunciation of the initials of the baptismal name of the singer, "AGP".
Prior to his fame, he worked as a baggage transporter where he was known as Ripinha and was also a technical designer for the extinct Telerj, whom he would abandon to pursue his artistic career. The recording career began in 1975 when he released the compact with the song Moro where nobody lives, his first success, which would later be recorded by Wando. Nine years later, he launched the resounding success Let Me Love You, which was part of Carlos Lombardi's soap opera Vereda Tropical. The Mistura Brasileira album, which contained this song, was the first samba album to exceed the million-selling mark (sold a million and a half copies). The career stood out for a more romantic, sensual and commercial style, in which he made school.
He was a member of the composers' wing of Portela, containing an eclectic repertoire, composed mainly of baião and had in the composer Canário the most frequent partner. In her voice countless compositions of the authorship have been consecrated, such as Girl with long hair, Smell of spring, Take me, Child girl among others. Also re-recorded "Cama e Mesa" by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, with great success.
On August 27, 1995, the musician was admitted to the Clínica São Bernardo (RJ) on account of an ulcer aggravated by Diabetes. Entering the next day in a deep coma. He died on August 30, 1995 and was buried in the San Francisco Xavier Cemetery in Caju (RJ). (Source: Agência Estadão Collection)
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