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Gonzaguinha
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Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Júnior (September 22, 1945 — April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, the son of Luiz Gonzaga ("Gonzagão"), who was known… read moreLuiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Júnior (September 22, 1945 — April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, the son of Luiz Gonzaga ("Gonzagão"), who was known as the "king of Baiao". Gonzaguinha was killed in… read more -
Toquinho
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Nelson Gonçalves
110,266 listeners
Nelson Gonçalves, born Antonio Gonçalves on June 21st, 1919, in Santana do Livramento, Brazil. He was a famous Brazilian singer and songwri… read moreNelson Gonçalves, born Antonio Gonçalves on June 21st, 1919, in Santana do Livramento, Brazil. He was a famous Brazilian singer and songwriter. His parents were Portuguese immigrants and Nelson was raised in São Paulo where he worked at … read moreNelson Gonçalves, born Antonio Gonçalves on June 21st, 1919, in Santana do Livramento, Brazil. He was a famous Brazilian singer and songwriter. His parents were Portuguese immigrants and Nelson was raised in São Paulo where he worked at some menial jobs such as selling newspaper and boxing. Even … read more -
Dorival Caymmi
132,668 listeners
Dorival Caymmi (born April 30, 1914 in Salvador, Bahia - August 16, 2008, Rio de Janeiro) is considered to be one to the most important son… read moreDorival Caymmi (born April 30, 1914 in Salvador, Bahia - August 16, 2008, Rio de Janeiro) is considered to be one to the most important songwriters in Brazilian popular music. The son of an Italian immigrant and a black Bahian woman, he … read moreDorival Caymmi (born April 30, 1914 in Salvador, Bahia - August 16, 2008, Rio de Janeiro) is considered to be one to the most important songwriters in Brazilian popular music. The son of an Italian immigrant and a black Bahian woman, he has a distinctive style of his own and is the writer of many… read more -
Vinícius de Moraes
257,693 listeners
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Clara Nunes
228,524 listeners
Clara Francisca Gonçalves Pinheiro (August 12, 1942, Caetanópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil — April 2, 1983, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best know… read moreClara Francisca Gonçalves Pinheiro (August 12, 1942, Caetanópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil — April 2, 1983, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best known as Clara Nunes, was one of the biggest female Brazilian singers and performers of samba music and MPB. A researcher of Brazilian popular music, its rhythms … read more -
Di Melo
106,709 listeners
Di Melo é uma descoberta inspiradora e intrigante. O apuro musical e seu "deboche" sutil e elegante parecem prematuros para a dat… read moreDi Melo é uma descoberta inspiradora e intrigante. O apuro musical e seu "deboche" sutil e elegante parecem prematuros para a data do disco. Seguidor do swing de Tim Maia e contemporâneo de Cassiano, o disco A Vida Em Seus Méto… read moreDi Melo é uma descoberta inspiradora e intrigante. O apuro musical e seu "deboche" sutil e elegante parecem prematuros para a data do disco. Seguidor do swing de Tim Maia e contemporâneo de Cassiano, o disco A Vida Em Seus Métodos Pede Calma foi lançado em 1974. A desenvoltura deste per… read more -
Wilson Simonal
187,626 listeners
Born in February 26, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro, Simonal discovered his artist vocation while he was doing obligatory military service. Like ot… read moreBorn in February 26, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro, Simonal discovered his artist vocation while he was doing obligatory military service. Like others big Brazilian artists, he started his career playing at bars and night clubs in Rio, singing … read moreBorn in February 26, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro, Simonal discovered his artist vocation while he was doing obligatory military service. Like others big Brazilian artists, he started his career playing at bars and night clubs in Rio, singing rock, mostly in English. He composed and produced for Carlos… read more -
Ataulfo Alves
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Arthur Verocai
222,135 listeners
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