Pixinguinha: one of the greatest exponents of choro, a typically Brazilian genre.
Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho, known as Pixinguinha, was born on a day like today: April 23rd.
247 - Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho, better known as Pixinguinha, was an important Brazilian musician, composer, and arranger. He was born on April 23, 1897, in Rio de Janeiro, and died on February 17, 1973. If he were alive, the artist would therefore be 126 years old.
Pixinguinha is considered one of the greatest exponents of choro, a typically Brazilian musical genre that reached its peak in the early 20th century. He began playing the flute in childhood and, at the age of 14, was already a member of the choro group Os Oito Batutas, which performed at dances and theaters.
Throughout his career, Pixinguinha composed several songs that became classics of Brazilian music, such as "Carinhoso," "Lamentos," "Rosa," and "Um a Zero." He was also an important arranger and musical director, working with various artists and orchestras.
In addition to his contribution to Brazilian music, Pixinguinha also played an important role in the fight against racial prejudice in Brazil. He was one of the founders of the musical group Os Oito Batutas, which was formed exclusively by black musicians, and became a symbol of the affirmation of Afro-Brazilian culture.
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