A Brazilian singer-songwriter from Patos, Paraíba who blended folk, samba, and social themes.
For a good sense of his approach, try 'Bom Dia, Amigo' first, it's all there in the plainspoken lyrics. 'Catavento' and 'Menina da Bahia' show how he handled melody and place.
His music gave voice to everyday life in Brazil's Northeast with a direct, unadorned style. Songs like 'Catavento' and 'Bom Dia, Amigo' captured the rhythms and concerns of working people without sentimentality. He collaborated with artists like Zé Ramalho and Chico César, creating a sound that felt both regional and universal.
He started making music in the 1970s, releasing albums like 'Bom Dia, Amigo' in 1978 and 'Terra Seca' in 1984. His work consistently drew on Northeastern folk traditions while addressing social issues. The collaborations with Jackson do Pandeiro and others kept his sound grounded in regional rhythms.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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