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Paulinho da Viola

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Paulinho da Viola

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Also known as Paulo César Batista de Faria

Brazilian musician

Person · Open Library

Works
2

Top works

  • Nervos de aço, 1973
  • Rosa de ouro (1965)

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
307,177
Total plays
4,886,393

Tags

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Paulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian guitar, cavaquinho and bandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a family deeply rooted in the samba tradition, Paulinho met and befriended much of Rio's samba elite as a child. His father was a guitar player and musicians like Pixinguinha and Jacob do Bandolim would often come to his house for rehearsals, which Paulinho watched for hou

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Paulo
Gender
male
Citizenship
Brazil
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
guitarist
Languages spoken
Portuguese
Instrument
ukulele
Image
25º Prêmio da Música Brasileira (14005266270).jpg
Number of children
7
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Commons category
Paulinho da Viola
supported sports team
CR Vasco da Gama
date of birth
1942-11-12
start of work period
1965-00-00
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