Gonzaguinha

Gonzaguinha
Birth name Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr.
Born September 22, 1945
Origin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died April 29, 1991 (aged 45)
Renascença, Brazil
Genres MPB, samba
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Voice, acoustic guitar
Years active 19711991
Website http://www.gonzaguinha.com.br/

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 - April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡõzaˈɡiɲɐ]), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro and he was the son of Luiz Gonzaga ('Gonzagão', 'Big Gonzaga'), the "king of baião". Gonzaguinha was killed in a car accident on April 29, 1991, in Renascença, state of Paraná, southern Brazil.[1]

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

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References

  1. http://www.gonzaguinha.com.br/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=58

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