José Jacson de Siqueira dos Santos Júnior—known by his stage name Zé
Vaqueiro—was born on January 20, 1999, in Ouricuri, Pernambuco, and endured a
challenging childhood marked by hardship and early jobs like selling ice cream
and working at a car wash. Immersed in music from a young age by accompanying
his singer mother to rehearsals, he began performing in small local gatherings
and recorded a homemade debut album, distributing just 50 copies at fairs to
gain initial exposure. His breakthrough came in 2020 when the heartfelt single
“Vem Me Amar” went viral on social media, follo...