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Zézinho do Cavaco
Zézinho do Cavaco was born José Maria de Souza in Belém do Pará in 1938. He became known for his skill with the cavaquinho, a small Brazilian string...
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Zézinho do Cavaco was born José Maria de Souza in Belém do Pará in 1938. He became known for his skill with the cavaquinho, a small Brazilian string instrument. His song 'Belém do Pará 400 Anos' became particularly associated with the region's musical identity.
He released his debut album, 'Zézinho do Cavaco,' in 1965. He performed with a band called Os Canarinhos do Pará, which included musicians like Suly da Silva on vocals and Nelson Moreno on guitar.
Later albums included 'Só Cavaco' in 1984 and 'Emoção Do Cavaquinho' in 2010. His music drew from traditional sounds of Pará while incorporating other influences.
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