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Jairo Velloso
Jairo Velloso is a Brazilian singer-songwriter whose work includes songs like "Canto Da Noite" and "Para Outro Cais." He started performing in local clubs,...
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Canto Da Noite
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Para Outro Cais
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Elegia Para Um Poeta (à João Luiz Bandeira)
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Essa Menina, Essa Mulher
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Flor Do Meu Pago
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Gaita Amiga
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Gaiteiro De Sonhos
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Guitarra
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Lamento Costeiro
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Milonga Para Um Missioneiro (à Noel Guarany)
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Morena Dos Meus Sonhos
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Negro Catirino
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Tributo A Um Payador (à Jaime Caetano Braun)
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Um Canto Para Bossoroca
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Entardecer
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Guria Bonita
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Jairo Velloso is a Brazilian singer-songwriter whose work includes songs like "Canto Da Noite" and "Para Outro Cais." He started performing in local clubs, and his music often touches on themes of love and longing. Over time, his songs gained attention for their poetic lyrics and soulful melodies.
He was part of groups like Grupo Raízes de Terra in the 1960s and later collaborated with Os Novos Baianos, an experimental collective that mixed rock and samba. In 1978, he released the album "Canto da Noite," which features the title track that became widely known. Other songs such as "Gaita Amiga" and "Morena Dos Meus Sonhos" reflect his blend of folk and Brazilian rhythms.
Velloso's music has been covered by artists like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. His recordings, including albums like "Estrela do Mar" from 1981, continue to be part of Brazil's musical landscape.
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