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Gonzaguinha
Sign in to saveLuiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.
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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha, in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. 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…
Known for
- Gonzaguinha — Of the Greatest Freedom2026
- O Barato de Iacanga — Self (archive footage)2019
- Gonzaga: From Father to Son — Self (archive footage)2012
- João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece — Self (archive footage)2005
- Luiz Gonzaga - Danado de Bom — Self - Singer2003
- ABC of a Strike — Self1990
- Criança Esperança — Self1986
- Grandes Nomes — Self1980
- The Trapalhões1977
- O Som Alucinante1971
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Brazil
- Active from
- 1945
- Active to
- 1991
Discography
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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, the son of Luiz Gonzaga ("Gonzagão"), who was known as the "king of Baiao". Gonzaguinha was killed in a car accident on April 29, 1991, in Curitiba. Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, including Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, and Joanna. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Gonzaguinha">R
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro
- Place of death
- Renascença
- Father
- Luiz Gonzaga
- Occupation
- composer
- Languages spoken
- Portuguese
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- www.gonzaguinha.com.br
- Image
- Gonzaguinha (cropped).jpg
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- cause of death
- car collision
- date of birth
- 1945-09-22
- date of death
- 1991-04-30
- manner of death
- accidental death
- Commons category
- Gonzaguinha
- start of work period
- 1971-00-00
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Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.
Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, such as Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, and Joanna. His greatest hits included "Sangrando", "Mulher, e daí" and "Começaria tudo outra vez".
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