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Francisco Petrônio
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Francisco Petrônio

Francisco Petrônio was born in Recife in 1952. He moved to Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s and formed the band Grupo Dona Beija. In 1983, his single "Quem...

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Francisco Petrônio was born in Recife in 1952. He moved to Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s and formed the band Grupo Dona Beija. In 1983, his single "Quem Sabe" became a national hit, with its melody and lyrics about love and uncertainty connecting widely.

His music includes songs like "Valsa da despedida," "Aniversário de Casamento," and "Baile da Saudade." In 1988, he had a public dispute with fellow musician Chico Buarque over song usage. He has worked with musicians such as Carlinhos Brown, Chico César, and Ivan Lins.

Petrônio released albums including "Meu Nome É Francisco" in 1985, "O Que Você Quer" in 1987, and "Natural" in 1993. In 2015, his son died of cancer.

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