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Martinho da Vila
Martinho da Vila is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, and percussionist widely regarded as a pioneer of samba and MPB. He is one of the genre's elder statesmen.
Origins
Active since 1967, Martinho da Vila built a long and prolific career at the heart of Rio de Janeiro's samba tradition.
The sound
His music is samba and MPB, rich with warm vocals, percussion, and the communal spirit of Brazil's samba schools.
Legacy
As a pioneer of samba and MPB, Martinho da Vila helped shape modern Brazilian popular music across decades.
Signature song
Disritmia
“Disritmia” is one of his signature songs, a beloved example of his sambista craft.
Top songs
- 1
Disritmia ★
Martinho da Vila · 1974
- 2
Casa de Bamba
4.5 Atual · 2012
- 3
Mulheres
Tá Delícia, Tá Gostoso · 1996
- 4
Canta Canta Minha Gente
Série Acervo - Martinho Da Vila · 1993
- 5
Madalena do Jucu
O Canto Das Lavadeiras · 1989
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