Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Role Singer | Name Luiz Nascimento Jr Years active 1971–1991 | |
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Born September 22, 1945 ( 1945-09-22 ) Died April 29, 1991, Renascenca, Parana, Brazil Spouse Louise Margarete Martins (m. 1984–1991), Sandra Pera (m. 1981–1984), Angela Porto Carreiro (m. 1974–1981) Parents Odaleia Guedes dos Santos, Luiz Gonzaga Children Daniel Gonzaga, Amora Pera, Fernanda Gonzaga, Mariana Gonzaga Similar People Luiz Gonzaga, Sandra Pera, Amora Pera, Daniel Gonzaga, Dominguinhos | ||
Instruments Voice, acoustic guitar |
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Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 - April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha ([ɡõzaˈɡiŋɐ], [-a]), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro and he was the son of Luiz Gonzaga ('Gonzagão', 'Big Gonzaga'), the "king of baião". Gonzaguinha was killed in a car accident on April 29, 1991, in Renascença, state of Paraná, southern Brazil.
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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 outra vez".
Brazilian Jazz Singer Pericles Emmanuel sings "Maravida by Gonzaguinha"
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