A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose music captured country life through traditional rhythms like modinha and viola caipira.
For his rural perspective, try 'Meu Ranchinho'. For the traditional instrumentation he favored, 'Gaita e Guitarra' gives you the idea.
His song 'Meu Ranchinho' gained national attention in the 1970s, speaking directly to rural Brazilian experience. Tracks like 'Gaita e Guitarra' and 'A pavio de candeeiro' show his commitment to traditional forms. The legal dispute over 'Meu Ranchinho' authorship, which led to his expulsion from the Brazilian Society of Authors and Composers, adds a complicated layer to his story.
Born in Minas Gerais in 1945, he built his sound around modinha and viola caipira. He released albums like 'Retrato da Vida' in 1973 and 'O Rei do Sertão' in 1983, often working with musicians like Silvério Diamantino and Chico Lobo. Later years were marked by that authorship dispute over 'Meu Ranchinho'.
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