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Onéssimo Gomes
Onéssimo Gomes came from Vargem Alta in Espírito Santo. He started playing guitar and singing early, drawing from samba and Brazilian folk traditions. In...
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Onéssimo Gomes came from Vargem Alta in Espírito Santo. He started playing guitar and singing early, drawing from samba and Brazilian folk traditions.
In 1956, he had a breakthrough with "A Genoveva Não Sabe o Que Diz." The song became popular for its melody and story about unrequited love, though some listeners questioned his use of the word "negra" in the lyrics. Gomes said he meant to show black women's beauty and strength.
He kept writing songs about love and social issues, often drawing from his own background. Another track people remember is "Dono do Meu Nariz."
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