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Nelson Cavaquinho
106,589 listeners
Nelson Cavaquinho (Nelson Antônio da Silva - October 29,1911 Rio de Janeiro - February 2,1986 Rio de Janeiro) was arguably the best samba composer ever, behind Cartola. He left 600 compositions that have been recorded by some of the greatest interpreters of Brazilian music, including Ciro Monteir… read more -
Adoniran Barbosa
259,348 listeners
Adoniran Barbosa, artistic name of João Rubinato (6 August 1910 – 23 November 1982), was a noted Brazilian São Paulo style samba singer, composer and also a comedian and actor. Rubinato represented several characters on radio programs, including Adoniran Barbosa, who ended up being confused with … read more -
Martinho Da Vila
236,619 listeners
Martinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian samba musician (singer an… read moreMartinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian samba musician (singer and composer). He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sa… read moreMartinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian samba musician (singer and composer). He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabe… read more -
Bezerra da Silva
163,630 listeners
Heifer da Silva was born in the city of Recife(PE) and went to Rio de Janeiro at 15, hidden in a ship, and there he started to work in civi… read moreHeifer da Silva was born in the city of Recife(PE) and went to Rio de Janeiro at 15, hidden in a ship, and there he started to work in civil construction. He was a percussionist since his childhood and soon he entered into a carnavalesco… read moreHeifer da Silva was born in the city of Recife(PE) and went to Rio de Janeiro at 15, hidden in a ship, and there he started to work in civil construction. He was a percussionist since his childhood and soon he entered into a carnavalesco block, where one of the components took him to the Radio Cl… read more -
Zé Keti
86,437 listeners
Zé Kéti (José Flores de Jesus) nasceu no Rio de Janeiro RJ em 06 de Outubro de 1921. Neto do flautista e pianista João Dionísio Santana, co… read moreZé Kéti (José Flores de Jesus) nasceu no Rio de Janeiro RJ em 06 de Outubro de 1921. Neto do flautista e pianista João Dionísio Santana, companheiro do compositor Índio e de Pixinguinha, e filho de um marinheiro tocador de cavaquinho, Jo… read moreZé Kéti (José Flores de Jesus) nasceu no Rio de Janeiro RJ em 06 de Outubro de 1921. Neto do flautista e pianista João Dionísio Santana, companheiro do compositor Índio e de Pixinguinha, e filho de um marinheiro tocador de cavaquinho, Josué Vale de Jesus, desde criança interessou-se por música. A… read more -
Wilson Simonal
186,218 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 -
Cartola
445,039 listeners
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Paulinho da Viola
248,307 listeners
Paulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian guitar, cavaquinho and bandolin player, known for… read morePaulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian guitar, cavaquinho and bandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a family de… read morePaulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian guitar, cavaquinho and bandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a family deeply rooted in the samba tradition, Paulinho met and befrien… read more -
Jorge Ben
424,972 listeners
Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musici… read moreJorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician. His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and… read moreJorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician. His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as wel… read more -
Beth Carvalho
210,088 listeners
Elizabeth Santos Leal de Carvalho (May 5, 1946, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — April 30, 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best known as Beth Carval… read moreElizabeth Santos Leal de Carvalho (May 5, 1946, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — April 30, 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best known as Beth Carvalho, was a Brazilian singer, musician and songwriter, being regarded as one of the biggest interpre… read moreElizabeth Santos Leal de Carvalho (May 5, 1946, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — April 30, 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best known as Beth Carvalho, was a Brazilian singer, musician and songwriter, being regarded as one of the biggest interpreters of samba and pagode music, receiving the title of "… read more