The life and work of Dominguinhos: The Master of the Brazilian Sanfona José Domingos (Garanhuns, 12 February 1941), known as Dominguinhos, was a Brazilian instrumentalist, vocalist and composer. His contribution to Brazilian music is undeniable, especially with regard to the accordion and its various styles. 1. Early years Neném do […]
The life and work of Jorge Amado: a legacy in Brazilian literature Birth and childhood Jorge Amado was born on 10 August 1912 on the Auricídia farm in the district of Ferradas, in the municipality of Itabuna, in the south of the state of Bahia. The farm was of great […]
Luiz Gonzaga: The legacy of the King of Baião in Brazilian music Luiz Gonzaga (1912-1989) was a renowned Brazilian musician, known as a accordionist, singer and composer. He was given the title “King of the Baião” for his significant contribution to the valorisation of the northeastern rhythms, bringing the baião, […]
Ivete Sangalo full biography: The Queen of Axé and her influence on Brazilian music Early life and career Ivete Sangalo was born in Juazeiro, in the interior of Bahia, into a family of musicians. She began singing as a child and later played the guitar during school holidays. She also […]
Biography of Dorival Caymmi: The maestro of beach songs and samba canção Dorival Caymmi is considered one of the greatest composers of Brazilian popular music, with a body of work dominated by beach themes and songs that celebrate the beauty of his homeland. Early years Born in Salvador on 30 […]
Caetano Veloso: The Career of an Icon of Brazilian Popular Music and the Impact of Tropicalism on Freedom of Expression Caetano Emanuel Viana Telles Veloso, known simply as Caetano Veloso, is an icon of Brazilian popular music (MPB). Born on 7 August 1942 in Santo Amaro da Purificação, 73 kilometres […]
Daniela Mercury: The Queen of Axé Music and Her Influence on Brazilian Music Daniela Mercury, stage name of Daniela Mercuri de Almeida, was born in Salvador on 28 July 1965. She is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress and television presenter, recognised for her significant contribution to Brazilian music. […]
Maria Bethânia: The queen bee of Brazilian popular music and her enduring legacy Maria Bethânia Viana Teles Veloso, better known as Maria Bethânia, was born on 18 June 1946 in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia. She is one of the most important Brazilian singers, the second best-selling female artist in […]
Full biography of Simone Bittencourt: The star of Brazilian music Birth and name The singer Simone Bittencourt was born on Christmas Day 1949 in Salvador, the capital of Bahia. For this reason she was to be christened Natalina, but in the end the name Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira prevailed. Family […]
The New Bahians: The musical revolution of Bahia in the 1960s and 1970s The Novos Baianos were formed in Bahia in the 1960s by Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Dadi, Galvão, Jorginho, Baixinho, Bolacha and Baby. The group made their debut with the show “Desembarque dos Bichos […]
Biography of Morais Moreira: The career of the Bahian singer and composer Antônio Carlos Moreira Pires (Morais Moreira) was born on 8 July 1947 in Ituaçú, Bahia. Early career Growing up in the hinterland of Bahia, Morais Moreira began playing the accordion at an early age, later switching to the […]
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