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Tião da Gaita
Sebastião José de Oliveira came from Minas Gerais and took the name Tião da Gaita, which just means Tião of the Accordion. He played at local festivals before...
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Sebastião José de Oliveira came from Minas Gerais and took the name Tião da Gaita, which just means Tião of the Accordion. He played at local festivals before moving to Rio de Janeiro, where he joined a group called Trio Paraense.
It was with that group that he wrote 'Sebalena,' a ballad about unrequited love. The song's raw delivery connected with people and became his most recognized piece.
He was known for being outspoken and had a reputation for enjoying women and alcohol, which sometimes caused public friction. But his skill on the accordion was what people remembered.
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