Osvaldo Toledo came from Norte de Minas Gerais, the region that would give its name to one of his songs. He started playing viola and guitar early, drawing on the traditional sounds around him.
His music mixed Brazilian roots with rock and folk touches. Songs like 'Amor Diferente' and 'Mãe Natureza' show his way with lyrics about ordinary life and the land. He put out albums from the mid-1990s through the 2010s, including 'Terra Seca' and 'Cordas de Minas'.
Toledo kept a raw quality to his work that didn't always fit with mainstream tastes. He was known for speaking about social issues too, which stirred some debate alongside the appreciation for his music.
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