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The reduced voice from the partido-alto singer Clementina de Jesus was just discovered outdoors her community when she was 62. Instantly recognized both nationally and internationally as an extremely expressive vocalist, she still got time to take part in historical events just like the Rosa de Ouro, Zicartola (in the …

Possibly the most talented Brazilian vocalist through the 1950s and ’60s, Sylvia Telles preceded the advent of the bossa nova era yet quickly became among its biggest fans, praising with tributes the wonderful songwriters Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. Telles debuted in 1955, and protected her 1st Jobim tune …

Though small known outdoors his indigenous land, Almir Chediak was among the pivotal figures in modern Brazilian well-known music, both like a teacher of several internationally renowned musicians, so when a tireless champion for the reason for preserving and documenting songs and lyrics. Given birth to to Lebanese parents in …

Operating-system Gatos were among the best-loved bossa nova sets of the mid-’60s, in spite of only saving two albums. An all-star conglomeration, the music group included head and guitarist Durval Ferreira, pianist Eumir Deodato, bassist Sergio Barroso, and drummer Wilson das Neves. Deodato’s exceptional arranging abilities helped make Operating-system Gatos’ …

Owner of a unique, harsh tone of voice (even though taking into consideration the conspicuous Armstrong mannerisms), Elza Soares is among the most swinging samba performers. Having made an appearance in 1959 using the samba “Se Acaso Você Chegasse,” Soares constantly experienced her artistic profession challenging by her personal existence, …

Though a seminal force within the development of Brazilian well-known music, singer Wilson Simonal continues to be largely unknown beyond SOUTH USA — the architect from the pilantragem sound that dominated Brazilian charts through the later ’60s, he was the country’s first black pop superstar, but his career under no …

Bassist, composer, and vocalist of Titãs, Nando Reis was among the founders of the group in 1982. One of the band’s strikes compiled by him are “Bichos Escrotos” (with Arnaldo Antunes/Sérgio Britto), “Operating-system Cegos perform Castelo,” “Pra Dizer Adeus” (with Tony Belloto), among others. He also experienced songs documented by …

Oscar Castro-Neves was a gifted Brazilian musician who have lived in the U.S. after 1966. Besides his essential contribution towards the motion usually referred to as bossa nova, he also got part in tasks with Joe Henderson (including their shows in the JVC Jazz Event) along with other great titles …

With a specific mixture of traditional samba and humor, Os Originais do Samba became a commercial success, achieving three gold details because of their hits “Tá Chegando Fevereiro” (Jorge Ben/João Melo), “Esperanças Perdidas” (Adeílton Alves/Délcio Carvalho), “O Lado Direito da Rua Direita” (Luís Carlos/Chiquinho), “É Preciso Cantar,” and “Tragédia No …

Raul de Barros, a trombone virtuoso, can be an important section of Brazilian music. His traditional structure “Na Glória” continues to be extremely popular, and he documented 48 albums during his profession. Developing his function in the aged, folkloric Rio neighborhoods with malandros and sambistas, he’s a proponent of the …