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Nelson Cavaquinho
105,659 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 -
João Nogueira
72,991 listeners
João Nogueira (November 12, 1941 - June 5, 2000) was a Brazilian singer and composer, famous for his samba compositions. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. His first composition, "Espera ó Nega" was recorded in 1968, however it was in 1970 that he gained notoriety when Elizeth Cardoso recor… read more -
Candeia
47,808 listeners
Blending a rich talent as samba composer with a passion for the Negro cause, Candeia had great success with his sambas, with which the prom… read moreBlending a rich talent as samba composer with a passion for the Negro cause, Candeia had great success with his sambas, with which the prominent samba school Portela (co-founded by him) had several important victories. His compositions w… read moreBlending a rich talent as samba composer with a passion for the Negro cause, Candeia had great success with his sambas, with which the prominent samba school Portela (co-founded by him) had several important victories. His compositions were also recorded by many great artists like Clementina de J… read more -
Martinho Da Vila
235,031 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 -
Beth Carvalho
209,041 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 -
Elton Medeiros
28,748 listeners
Elton Medeiros (Élton Antônio Medeiros, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 22 July 1930 - 4 September 2019) was a Brazilian samba and MPB singer… read moreElton Medeiros (Élton Antônio Medeiros, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 22 July 1930 - 4 September 2019) was a Brazilian samba and MPB singer, songwriter and producer. View wikiElton Medeiros (Élton Antônio Medeiros, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 22 July 1930 - 4 September 2019) was a Brazilian samba and MPB singer, songwriter and producer. View wiki -
Luiz Melodia
172,361 listeners
Luiz Carlos dos Santos (January 7, 1951 - August 4, 2017), more commonly known as Luiz Melodia, was a Brazilian actor, singer and songwrite… read moreLuiz Carlos dos Santos (January 7, 1951 - August 4, 2017), more commonly known as Luiz Melodia, was a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba. Son of samba artist and songwriter Oswaldo Melodia (from whom he inherited his stage name), he grew up in the slum dist… read more -
Nelson Sargento
38,840 listeners
As the composer of over 400 songs, including the classics "Samba, Agoniza Mas Não Morre" (recorded by Beth Carvalho in 1978) and … read moreAs the composer of over 400 songs, including the classics "Samba, Agoniza Mas Não Morre" (recorded by Beth Carvalho in 1978) and "Cântico à Natureza/Quatro Estações do Ano" ("Primavera"), Nelson Sargento is … read moreAs the composer of over 400 songs, including the classics "Samba, Agoniza Mas Não Morre" (recorded by Beth Carvalho in 1978) and "Cântico à Natureza/Quatro Estações do Ano" ("Primavera"), Nelson Sargento is associated with the history of samba beginning in 1934 when … read more -
Zé Keti
85,355 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 -
Dona Ivone Lara
93,623 listeners
Dona Ivone Lara (Yvone Lara da Costa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 13, 1921 - April 16, 2018) was a Brazilian samba composer and singer. Her history is linked with the developing of important escolas de samba (samba schools) from Rio de Janeiro, such as Prazer da Serrinha and Império Serrano. H… read more