A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose simple arrangements and direct lyrics about heartache found a national audience.
For a quick sense of his approach, try 'Meu Pobre Coração' or 'Enquanto Não Amanhece.' They're both good examples of how he handles longing without much fuss.
In 1972, his debut album included 'A Proibida,' a ballad about forbidden love that became a national hit. Songs like 'Meu Pobre Coração' and 'Enquanto Não Amanhece' show his style, plainspoken lyrics about heartache and longing, set to simple arrangements that let his voice carry the weight. He kept writing through a 1980s legal dispute over the rights to that early hit.
Born in Camaçari, Bahia in 1947, he started writing songs early, drawing from the rhythms around him. His debut came in 1972 with 'A Proibida,' and he continued writing through the decades, with songs like 'Meu Grave Tem Pressão' and 'A Vida Continua' appearing in his catalog.
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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