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Joventino Barbosa
Joventino Barbosa was born in 1934 in the sertão region of Goiás, Brazil. He started playing the viola caipira as a teenager, performing at local festivals....
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Joventino Barbosa was born in 1934 in the sertão region of Goiás, Brazil. He started playing the viola caipira as a teenager, performing at local festivals. In the early 1960s, he signed with Odeon and released his debut album, which included the song "No Meu Sertão."
That song became a hit, with its melody and lyrics about the Brazilian backlands. It helped establish Barbosa in sertanejo music. He recorded other songs like "Maria Leonor," "Meu Papaizinho," and "Paraná É Terra Boa."
Barbosa toured Brazil and played the viola with skill. His music often dealt with life in the sertão. He kept performing and recording for years, maintaining a connection to the region's traditions through his work.
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