Zezé Duarte
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Zezé Duarte

Zezé Duarte is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro. He gained national attention in the 1990s with his album 'Deixa Falar' and its lead single...

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Zezé Duarte's melancholic samba from Rio

A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose 1990s hit 'Ele Vai Voltar' became a national touchstone.

For his sound, start with 'Ele Vai Voltar'. For a later feel, something like 'Reencontro' or 'O Meu Jesus É Lindo' works.

That 1990s single 'Ele Vai Voltar' gave him a national profile with its sad, memorable melody. Songs like 'Clame A Ele' and 'Sonda-me' show how he works within samba and bossa nova traditions. His collaborations, like the track with Ivete Sangalo, and his cited influences, Chico Buarque, Elis Regina, place him in a specific lineage of Brazilian popular music.

He came up in Rio de Janeiro and found wider attention in the 1990s with the album 'Deixa Falar'. Later albums like 'Sonhos' and a live São Paulo recording followed, along with work with musicians like guitarist Sérgio Sampaio. A 2010 copyright dispute over 'Ele Vai Voltar' became part of his story.

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Zezé Duarte is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro. He gained national attention in the 1990s with his album 'Deixa Falar' and its lead single 'Ele Vai Voltar,' a song that became widely known for its melancholic melody. His work includes songs like 'Clame A Ele,' 'Meu Viver,' and 'Sonda-me.'

His music draws from samba and bossa nova traditions, and he has recorded albums such as 'Sonhos' and 'Ao Vivo em São Paulo.' He has collaborated with artists including Ivete Sangalo on the track 'Só Pra Te Ver.' In 2010, he was involved in a legal dispute over the copyright to 'Ele Vai Voltar.'

Duarte has cited Chico Buarque, Elis Regina, and Djavan as influences. He has worked with musicians like guitarist Sérgio Sampaio, bassist Alexandre Calil, drummer Fernando Nunes, and vocalist Luciana Mello. His songs, including 'Amor Incomparável' and 'Me Sinto Em Paz,' continue to be part of Brazil's popular music landscape.

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