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Carlinho Motta
Carlinhos Motta started singing professionally in the early 1970s, around the time he recorded 'Musa de Copacabana.' He was born in Rio de Janeiro and grew up...
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Carlinhos Motta started singing professionally in the early 1970s, around the time he recorded 'Musa de Copacabana.' He was born in Rio de Janeiro and grew up with samba, learning guitar as a kid. The music of Silas de Oliveira, Ary Barroso, and Noel Rosa shaped his approach.
He worked with Baden Powell, Edu Lobo, and Caetano Veloso on various recordings during that period. Songs like 'Amor Principal' and 'Bem Sei Que Tu Voltas' became part of his repertoire, straightforward samba with a clear vocal delivery.
Motta kept recording through the 1980s and 1990s, putting out songs such as 'Direito' and 'E Se For Dizer.' His personal views and private life sometimes drew attention, but he generally stayed focused on the music itself.
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