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Luiz Bonfá

He started studying guitar at 7 years old and in 1946 joined National Radio with his friend Garoto. Pioneer of bossa nova, Luiz is the author of Manhã de carnaval and Samba de Orfeu (both with Antonio Maria). He lived in the USA in the 60s and 70s, where achieved great recognition. His compositions were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan and Tonny Bennet.

Born: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 17/10/1922 Died: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 12/01/2001

Works

    • COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Luiz Bonfá | 1922-2001

    • Work: Batucada

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    Title: Batucada
    Genres: Popular (Bossa nova)

    • COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Luiz Bonfá | 1922-2001

    • Work: De cigarro em cigarro

    • Instrumentation: Piano

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    Title: De cigarro em cigarro
    Instrumentation: Piano
    Genres: Popular (Canção)

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