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Orlando Mendes
Orlando Mendes is a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro. He started singing in church and performing on the streets, picking up influences...
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Orlando Mendes is a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro. He started singing in church and performing on the streets, picking up influences from samba and other Brazilian styles.
His song "O Tempo Passou" came out in 1967 and became widely known in Brazil. The track's reflective mood connected with listeners.
He put out albums like Tempo in 1967, Orlando Mendes in 1970, and Saudade do Brasil in 1974. Guitarist José Briamonte was among the musicians who worked with him.
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