Martinho da Vila
Brazilian singer and composer (born 1938)
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Key Takeaways
- Martinho da Vila (born February 12, 1938) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, and percussionist, who is widely considered to be a pioneer of samba and MPB.
- The following year, during the fourth edition of the Festival of Record, Da Vila found success with the song "Casa de Bamba".
- He was the second samba recording artist to sell more than one million copies, with the CD Tá Delícia , Tá Gostoso released in 1995 and Agepê, which in 1984 sold a million and a half copies with his Brazilian Mix album.
Martinho da Vila (born February 12, 1938) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, and percussionist, who is widely considered to be a pioneer of samba and MPB.
Biography
Martinho da Vila debuted at the III Festival of Record, in 1967, when he entered the competition with the song "Menina Moça". The following year, during the fourth edition of the Festival of Record, Da Vila found success with the song "Casa de Bamba". His debut album, released in 1969, entitled Martinho da Vila, became a commercial success, which, in addition to "Casa de Bamba", produced the singles "O Pequeno Burguês", "Quem é do Mar não enjoa" and "Pra que Dinheiro" among other gems such as" Brasil Mulato", "Amor pra que Nasceu" and "Tom Maior".
Da Vila soon became one of the best selling artists in Brazil. He was the second samba recording artist to sell more than one million copies, with the CD Tá Delícia, Tá Gostoso released in 1995 and Agepê, which in 1984 sold a million and a half copies with his Brazilian Mix album.
At the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics, Martinho performed onstage in the Maracanã Stadium, singing "Carinhoso" with his three daughters and granddaughter.
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