A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose 1971 hit 'Bate o Sino' blended Afro-Brazilian rhythms with social themes.
For a sense of his style, 'Bate o Sino' is the place to start, but 'Rio de Infância' from his top songs list gives another angle on his sound.
His song 'Bate o Sino' from 1971 became a signature piece, mixing Afro-Brazilian beats with traditional melodies. He recorded tracks like 'Mate de Esperança' and 'Canção do Pescador', often touching on social issues while facing discrimination as a black artist. Albums like 'Samba Que Bateu' and 'Raízes' helped shape Brazil's musical landscape in that era.
He started releasing music in the late 1960s, with albums including 'Samba Que Bateu' in 1969. His work continued into the early 1980s, collaborating with musicians like Nana Vasconcelos and João Donato.
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