Martinho da Vila

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Martinho da Vila (b. February 12, 1938, birth name Martinho José Ferreira), a Brazilian musician, is one of the most prominent samba musicians. Born in Duas Barras in the interior of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro; his music shows influence from that region, such as the calango rhythm.

He is also politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for afro-brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party.^[1] He is an author of 6 books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.

A suave, sensual male samba singer who got his start writing songs for the Carnaval parades in the 1960s, Martinho Da Vila is one of Brazil's premiere songwriters.

Relevant related artists are such as: Zeca Pagodinho - Simone - Alcione

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