The album “João do Vale” also known as “João do Vale convida” is the second solo LP by João Do Vale, released in 1981 by CBS. João’s first solo album, “O Poeta Do Povo” João do Vale - O Poeta do Povo was released in 1965; due to political persecution by the military dictatorship, it took João 16 years to be able to record and release this second solo album. This would also be his last solo album.In 1987, he suffered a stroke, which left sequelae: for three years, the composer was confined to a wheelchair, in addition to acquiring communication difficulties. In 1995, Chico Buarque or… read more
The album “João do Vale” also known as “João do Vale convida” is the second solo LP by João Do Vale, released in 1981 by CBS. João’s first solo album… read more
The album “João do Vale” also known as “João do Vale convida” is the second solo LP by João Do Vale, released in 1981 by CBS. João’s first solo album, “O Poeta Do Povo” João do Vale - O …read more
João do Vale is a singular poet. His lyrics, which transmit his profound understanding of the sertaneja (inlander) soul, are full of a very personal notion of rhythm. The strength of his work can be appraised if we consider that he is one of the three great figures of Northwestern popular music (the others being Luís Gonzaga and Jackson do Pandeiro) even having recorded only two individual albums. Soon having to work as a truck-driver assistant to help his very poor family, he traveled through the Northwestern inland knowing that humble people and their lives. This profound identif… read more
João do Vale is a singular poet. His lyrics, which transmit his profound understanding of the sertaneja (inlander) soul, are full of a very personal notion of rhythm. The strength of his wo… read more
João do Vale is a singular poet. His lyrics, which transmit his profound understanding of the sertaneja (inlander) soul, are full of a very personal notion of rhythm. The strength of his work can be appraised if we consider that he is … read more