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Nelson Cavaquinho
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Cartola
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Adoniran Barbosa
264,234 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 -
Paulinho da Viola
249,922 listeners
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Ary Barroso
33,768 listeners
Ary Barroso (born November 7 1903 in Ubá, Minas Gerais and died February 9 1964 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian composer. One of his bes… read moreAry Barroso (born November 7 1903 in Ubá, Minas Gerais and died February 9 1964 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian composer. One of his best known compositions is Aquarela do Brasil. His piece Na Baixa Do Sapateiro was featured in the Di… read moreAry Barroso (born November 7 1903 in Ubá, Minas Gerais and died February 9 1964 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian composer. One of his best known compositions is Aquarela do Brasil. His piece Na Baixa Do Sapateiro was featured in the Disney film The Three Caballeros and has been covered by group… read more -
Os Originais Do Samba
143,187 listeners
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Di Melo
106,826 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 -
Johnny Alf
82,058 listeners
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Ataulfo Alves
22,322 listeners
Son of the violeiro (Brazilian viola player), repentista (verse improviser), and harmonica player Severino Alves de Souza, Ataulfo Alves (… read moreSon of the violeiro (Brazilian viola player), repentista (verse improviser), and harmonica player Severino Alves de Souza, Ataulfo Alves (Ataulfo Alves de Sousa - May 2,1909 Miraí/MG - April 20,1969 Rio de Janeiro) at age eight already … read moreSon of the violeiro (Brazilian viola player), repentista (verse improviser), and harmonica player Severino Alves de Souza, Ataulfo Alves (Ataulfo Alves de Sousa - May 2,1909 Miraí/MG - April 20,1969 Rio de Janeiro) at age eight already was responding in verses to his father's desafios (cutt… read more