A Brazilian singer whose song 'Valeu a pena esperar' became widely known.
For a sense of his sound, try 'Perfeição' or 'Essa esperança'. They give you the axé energy without the studio polish.
Claudinho Maciel worked in the axé music style that connected with working-class audiences across Brazil. His track 'Perfeição' shows the energetic sound he helped popularize. The music remains part of Brazil's popular culture years after his 2002 death.
He came from Ceará and performed with musicians like Bell Marques and Manno Góes. The band played energetic shows that defined his approach. He recorded tracks including 'Mais' and the well-known 'Valeu a pena esperar'.
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