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Hélcio Porto
Hélcio Porto was born in Salvador, where his father, a guitarist, introduced him to Brazilian rhythms. In the 1960s, he formed a band that mixed bossa nova,...
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Hélcio Porto was born in Salvador, where his father, a guitarist, introduced him to Brazilian rhythms. In the 1960s, he formed a band that mixed bossa nova, samba, and soul. Their 1972 album 'Viver É Amar' featured the title track that became his most recognized song.
That song, 'Viver É Amar,' has been covered by artists like Elis Regina and Caetano Veloso.
He returned to Brazil in the 1980s. His band included Sebastião Tapajós on drums, Jorge Hélio on bass, and Amaro Freitas on saxophone. Later albums included 'Esperanças Perdidas' in 1973 and 'Terra dos Meus Sonhos' in 1983.
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