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Leo Portela
Leo Portela came up in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1960s. His debut album shared its name with the song 'Canção de Amor,' which became a hit and established...
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Canção de amor
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Como os que sonham
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Corra
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Eu sei
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Majestoso
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Marcas
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Me Saciar
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Pra Tua glória
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Purifica-me
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Tempo de Deus
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Vou Viver
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Leo Portela came up in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1960s. His debut album shared its name with the song 'Canção de Amor,' which became a hit and established him nationally. He was known for a sound that drew from samba but also incorporated jazz and pop elements.
His career wasn't straightforward. In the 1970s, his political views and lifestyle led to friction with authorities, including a period of censorship and imprisonment related to anti-government protests. He kept recording through it, putting out albums like 'Rumba de Corazón' in 1975 and 'Pé na Estrada' in 1982.
Songs like 'Como os que sonham' and 'Majestoso' show his style, melodic, with poetic lyrics and rhythmic drive. His band's lineup changed over time, but the music held a particular place in Brazilian popular song.
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