Osnir Alves was born in 1943 in Cruz Machado, Brazil. He started playing music in the 1960s, influenced by Brazilian artists like Luiz Gonzaga and Milton Nascimento.
His 1972 album "Me Deixa Ficar" included the title track that became widely known in Brazil. The song's simple, direct lyrics about wanting to stay close to someone connected with listeners. Other songs like "Descobridor Dos Sete Mares" and "Leva Eu" also became part of his catalog.
Alves wrote with a straightforward acoustic guitar style and plainspoken lyrics about everyday feelings. During the 1970s, his music sometimes addressed social concerns during Brazil's military government period.
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