Beto founded the music group Tanimaria in 1992, which performed in Xafarix, a bar in Lisbon.
In 2000 he recorded a project with Rita Guerra which resulted in the album Desencontros, performed by both in shows across the country.
His 2003 solo debut album, Olhar em Frente, reached platinum status, followed by the plantinum-selling Influência in 2005.
In 2009, Farol records edited the collection O Melhor de Beto, a best-of compilation.
[2] Beto was found dead in his hotel room in Caldas da Rainha on May 23, 2010, after reportedly suffering a stroke.