He started releasing his own records in the 1970s, drawing from samba and bossa nova.
For a good sense of his style, try 'Samba do Avião' or 'Nossa Dança'. They frame his approach plainly.
His song 'O Bem e o Mal' from 1977 got a lot of attention, and tracks like 'Samba do Avião' show his deep roots in Brazilian styles. He worked with musicians like guitarist Helio Delmiro, and his writing on songs such as 'Nossa Dança' has stayed in the Brazilian music landscape. It's the kind of work that feels woven into the fabric of that sound.
He put out his first album, 'Danilo Caymmi', in 1974, followed by 'Eu Tropical' in 1976. Later records included 'San Salvador' in 1987 and 'Gaia' in 2000, with personal difficulties noted alongside his career.
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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