Gonzaguinha

Gonzaguinha
Birth name Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Júnior
Born September 22, 1945(1945-09-22)
Origin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died April 29, 1991(1991-04-29) (aged 45)
Genres MPB, Samba
Occupations Singer, songwriter
Instruments Voice, acoustic guitar
Years active 1971–1991
Website http://www.gonzaguinha.com.br/

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Júnior (September 22, 1945 - April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro and he was the son of Luiz Gonzaga ('Gonzagão'), the "king of baião". Gonzaguinha was killed in a car accident on April 29, 1991, in Curitiba.

Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, such as Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, e Joanna. Among these, stands out Simone and great hits like "Sangrando", "Mulher, e daí" and "Começaria tudo outra vez".

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