Martinho da Vila
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martinho José Ferreira |
| Born | February 12, 1938 |
| Origin | Duas Barras, Brazil |
| Genres | Samba, MPB |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, writer |
| Instruments | vocals, |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Website | |
Martinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian samba musician (singer and composer).
He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 75, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, 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 the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.
Apart from his own interpretations, Simone stands out as one of his greatest interpreters, with a whole album dedicated to him, entitled Café com leite.
Discography
- 1969 – Martinho da Vila – (RCA Victor)
- 1970 – Meu Laiá-raiá – (RCA Victor)
- 1971 – Memórias de um Sargento de Milícias – (RCA Victor)
- 1972 – Batuque na Cozinha – (RCA Victor)
- 1973 – Origens (Pelo telefone) – (RCA Victor)
- 1974 – Canta Canta, Minha Gente – (RCA Victor)
- 1975 – Maravilha de Cenário – (RCA Victor)
- 1976 – Rosa do Povo – (RCA Victor)
- 1976 – La Voglia La Pazzia/L'Incoxienza/L' Allegria – (RCA Victor)
- 1977 – Presente – (RCA Victor)
- 1978 – Tendinha – (RCA Victor)
- 1979 – Terreiro, Sala e Salão – (RCA Victor)
- 1980 – Portuñol Latinoamericano – (RCA Victor)
- 1980 – Samba Enredo – (RCA Victor)
- 1981 – Sentimentos – (RCA Victor)
- 1982 – Verso e Reverso – (RCA Victor)
- 1983 – Novas Palavras – (RCA Victor)
- 1984 – Martinho da Vila Isabel – (RCA Victor)
- 1984 – Partido Alto Nota 10 – (CID)
- 1985 – Criações e Recriações – (RCA Victor)
- 1986 – Batuqueiro – (RCA Victor)
- 1987 – Coração Malandro – (RCA Victor/Ariola)
- 1988 – Festa da Raça – (CBS)
- 1989 – O Canto das Lavadeiras – (CBS)
- 1990 – Martinho da Vida – (CBS)
- 1991 – Vai Meu Samba, Vai – (Columbia/Sony Music)
- 1992 – No Templo da Criação – (Columbia/Sony Music)
- 1992 – Martinho da Vila – (Columbia/Sony Music)
- 1993 – Escola de Samba Enredo Vila Isabel – (Columbia/Sony Music)
- 1994 – Ao Rio de Janeiro (Columbia/Sony Music)
- 1995 – Tá Delícia, tá Gostoso – (Sony Music)
- 1997 – Coisas de Deus – (Sony Music)
- 1997 – Butiquim do Martinho – (Sony Music) 758.325/2-479455
- 1999 – 3.0 Turbinado ao Vivo – (Sony Music)
- 1999 – O Pai da Alegria – (Sony Music)
- 2000 – Lusofonia – (Sony Music)
- 2001 – Martinho da Vila, da Roça e da Cidade – (Sony Music)
- 2002 – Martinho Definitivo – (Sony Music)
- 2002 – Voz e Coração – (Sony Music)
- 2003 – Martinho da Vila – Conexões – (MZA)
- 2004 – Conexões Ao Vivo – (MZA/Universal Music Group)
- 2005 – Brasilatinidade – (MZA/EMI)
- 2006 – Brasilatinidade Ao Vivo – (MZA/EMI)
- 2006 – Martinho José Ferreira – Ao Vivo na Suíça – (MZA/Universal Music) (recording-shows at Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland, nellin 1988, 2000 and 2006)
- 2007 – Martinho da Vila do Brasil e do Mundo (MZA / Universal Music)
- 2008 – O Pequeno Burguês – ao vivo (MZA Music)
- 2010 – Poeta Da Cidade – Canta Noel
Gallery
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Martinho da Vila at Salon du livre de Paris in 2012.
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At Salon du livre de Paris in 2012.
References
- ↑ "Música de Martinho da Vila dá tom na festa de 84 anos do PCdoB". Diario Vermelho. Archived from the original on 2007-08-05. Retrieved December 4, 2009.