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João Collares
João Collares was born in Pernambuco, Brazil in 1935. He grew up around the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of frevo and maracatu, and his music often reflects those...
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João Collares was born in Pernambuco, Brazil in 1935. He grew up around the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of frevo and maracatu, and his music often reflects those regional traditions. His song 'Manter a Tradição' became something of an anthem for that commitment.
He kept writing and performing anyway, often working with other musicians like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Chico Buarque. Another track, 'Requebradinho,' shows up in his catalog.
He recorded for decades, mostly known for guitar work and vocals that stayed close to Brazilian roots. The details about specific mentors or percussionists in his early years are less clear, but the regional sound remained central to what he did.
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