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Artur Cury
Artur Cury was born in Itaperuna, Brazil in 1942. He started singing in local churches and festivals, drawing from the rhythms around him. His song "Festa dos...
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Artur Cury was born in Itaperuna, Brazil in 1942. He started singing in local churches and festivals, drawing from the rhythms around him.
His song "Festa dos Anjos" became a global hit in 1976. He toured South America, Europe, and Africa, and worked with artists like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Milton Nascimento. Over his career he released eight studio albums.
Cury's band included Fernando Oliveira on guitar, Rogério Corrêa on bass, and Ivan Lins on keyboards. His music connected with marginalized communities in Brazil, though the existing history leans heavily on dramatic framing about his impact.
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