Baden Powell de Aquino
Brazilian composer and guitarist
Born
August 6th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
September 26th, 2000
25 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Brazil
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Born in Brazil, a prominent guitarist and composer contributed significantly to the bossa nova genre. Collaborated with various artists and released several influential albums. The music blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz, showcasing innovative guitar techniques and compositions. Gained recognition both nationally and internationally through performances and recordings, becoming a key figure in Latin music.
Released the album 'Blues de Pierrôt'
Collaborated with Vinicius de Moraes
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