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Jacob Do Bandolim
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Hamilton de Holanda
33,744 listeners
Hamilton de Holanda (born in Rio de Janeiro on 30 March 1976) is a Brazilian bandolinist known for his mixture of choro and contemporary ja… read moreHamilton de Holanda (born in Rio de Janeiro on 30 March 1976) is a Brazilian bandolinist known for his mixture of choro and contemporary jazz, and for his instrumental virtuosity. As well as solo recordings, he has recorded a number of c… read moreHamilton de Holanda (born in Rio de Janeiro on 30 March 1976) is a Brazilian bandolinist known for his mixture of choro and contemporary jazz, and for his instrumental virtuosity. As well as solo recordings, he has recorded a number of collaborations including the pairing Mike Marshall & Hami… read more -
Waldir Azevedo
15,841 listeners
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João Bosco
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João Bosco de Freitas Mucci, better known as João Bosco is a noted Brazilian singer with a distinctive style as a guitarist. In the 1970s h… read moreJoão Bosco de Freitas Mucci, better known as João Bosco is a noted Brazilian singer with a distinctive style as a guitarist. In the 1970s he established his reputation in MPB alongside collaborator lyricist Aldir Blanc. Born on July 13, … read moreJoão Bosco de Freitas Mucci, better known as João Bosco is a noted Brazilian singer with a distinctive style as a guitarist. In the 1970s he established his reputation in MPB alongside collaborator lyricist Aldir Blanc. Born on July 13, 1946, in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais, João Bosco's profess… read more -
Dilermando Reis
15,576 listeners
Dilermando Reis (Dilermando dos Santos Reis), probably the most famous Brazilian popular guitarist, was born in 9/22/1916, in Guaratinguetá… read moreDilermando Reis (Dilermando dos Santos Reis), probably the most famous Brazilian popular guitarist, was born in 9/22/1916, in Guaratinguetá/SP, but lived most of his life in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked actively in radio and recording… read moreDilermando Reis (Dilermando dos Santos Reis), probably the most famous Brazilian popular guitarist, was born in 9/22/1916, in Guaratinguetá/SP, but lived most of his life in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked actively in radio and recordings. From 1941 to 1975 he recorded over forty albums, both 78r… read more -
Guinga
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Guinga (Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar) (born June 10, 1950) is a Brazilian guitarist and composer born in Madureira, a working-clas… read moreGuinga (Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar) (born June 10, 1950) is a Brazilian guitarist and composer born in Madureira, a working-class suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Pale skinnned as a little boy, he was called "Gringo" by fam… read moreGuinga (Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar) (born June 10, 1950) is a Brazilian guitarist and composer born in Madureira, a working-class suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Pale skinnned as a little boy, he was called "Gringo" by family members. Repeating the nickname, the child said "Gu… read more -
Baden Powell
321,625 listeners
Baden Powell (6 August 1937 – 26 September 2000) was one of the most prominent and celebrated Brazilian guitarists and guitar composers of … read moreBaden Powell (6 August 1937 – 26 September 2000) was one of the most prominent and celebrated Brazilian guitarists and guitar composers of his time. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique man… read moreBaden Powell (6 August 1937 – 26 September 2000) was one of the most prominent and celebrated Brazilian guitarists and guitar composers of his time. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together wi… read more -
Garoto
150,101 listeners
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Mônica Salmaso
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Born in São Paulo in 1971, Mônica Salmaso has surfaced as one of the best young voices among the new talents of Brasil. She started her mus… read moreBorn in São Paulo in 1971, Mônica Salmaso has surfaced as one of the best young voices among the new talents of Brasil. She started her musical career singing in a "comedy" directed by the award winning Gabriel Villela. Besides… read moreBorn in São Paulo in 1971, Mônica Salmaso has surfaced as one of the best young voices among the new talents of Brasil. She started her musical career singing in a "comedy" directed by the award winning Gabriel Villela. Besides her music studies in São Paulo, Mônica has recorded and per… read more -
Toninho Horta
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Influential composer/guitarist with a developed personal style of harmonization, Toninho Horta has had extensive participation in other art… read moreInfluential composer/guitarist with a developed personal style of harmonization, Toninho Horta has had extensive participation in other artists's projects, and has also recorded more than ten solo albums (having special guests like … read moreInfluential composer/guitarist with a developed personal style of harmonization, Toninho Horta has had extensive participation in other artists's projects, and has also recorded more than ten solo albums (having special guests like Pat Metheny, Naná Vasconcelos, and Eliane Elias), many of th… read more