The singer whose 1990 recording of "O Bamba" became a Brazilian staple.
For a quick sense of his range, put on "O Bamba" and then "A Onda Agora É Sambar." They're only a few years apart but show different sides of Brazilian rhythm.
That version of "O Bamba" is still what most people think of when they hear the traditional song. It's been his signature since 1990, and it's the reason he performed it with Daniela Mercury at the 2016 Olympic opening ceremony. You can hear his style shift into axé and MPB on tracks like "A Onda Agora É Sambar" and "Um Dos Sonhos Mais Lindo."
He first appeared in 1987 from Salvador. The 1990 recording of "O Bamba" made him a recognizable voice, and he went on to record songs like "A Herança de Um Samba." He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and stepped back from music.
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