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André Mendonça
André Mendonça is a Brazilian singer and guitarist from Rio de Janeiro. His 2002 song 'Joaninha de Barro' became a major hit, telling a story about a mud...
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André Mendonça is a Brazilian singer and guitarist from Rio de Janeiro. His 2002 song 'Joaninha de Barro' became a major hit, telling a story about a mud dauber wasp that connected with listeners. Other notable tracks include '60 Doses de Você' and 'Parte Inteira Do Problema'.
He released several albums in the early 2000s, including 'André Mendonça' in 2000, 'Pra Falar de Amor' in 2002, and 'Onde o Céu Encontra o Mar' in 2007. His music draws from Brazilian traditions like samba and bossa nova while incorporating contemporary pop elements.
In 2007, Mendonça faced plagiarism allegations regarding his song 'Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar,' though these were eventually dismissed. He has worked with artists including Zeca Pagodinho, Marisa Monte, and Maria Rita. His band typically features Pedro Costa on bass, Rodrigo Villa on drums, Edu Sangirardi on keyboards, and Marcio Bahia on percussion.
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