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Os Dois Mineiros
Os Dois Mineiros were a Brazilian duo formed in 1953 by José Rodrigues Cordeiro and Nilo Sérgio Moreira, both from Minas Gerais. They started playing at local...
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Caboclo Arrependido
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Mineirinho Comedor
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A Carta Que Recebi
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Em Busca do Meu Espaço
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A Inveja Não Compensa
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A Princesa e o Plebeu
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Caboclo Arrependido
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Mineirinho Comedor
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A Carta Que Recebi
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Em Busca do Meu Espaço
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A Inveja Não Compensa
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A Princesa e o Plebeu
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A Saudade Que o Carreiro Deixou
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A Saudade e o Carreiro
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Alma do Catimbau
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Andorinha Noturna
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Baú da Saudade
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Boiada Sem Preço
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Boiadeiro Valente
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Cantando Pra Seis Estados
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Carreiro da Serra
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Carreiro de Tutano
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Os Dois Mineiros were a Brazilian duo formed in 1953 by José Rodrigues Cordeiro and Nilo Sérgio Moreira, both from Minas Gerais. They started playing at local festivals and radio stations before releasing their debut album in 1955. That album included 'O Aniversario do Meu Pai,' which became their most recognizable song.
Their music often dealt with rural themes and nostalgia, with songs like 'Caboclo Arrependido' and 'A Saudade e o Carreiro' reflecting this focus. They faced some legal issues over the copyright to 'O Aniversario do Meu Pai' early on, which eventually led to a settlement.
They continued recording through the 1960s, putting out albums like 'Os Dois Mineiros Cantam o Brasil' in 1960 and 'Os Dois Mineiros na Bahia' in 1966. Some critics raised questions about alcohol references in their early material, though their fans saw it as part of depicting everyday life.
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