Gonzaguinha
Gonzaguinha | |
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Gonzaguinha in 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. |
| Born | September 22, 1945 |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | April 29, 1991 (aged 45) Renascença, Paraná, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Voice, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1971–1991 |
| Website | gonzaguinha |
Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡõzaˈɡiɲɐ, -a]), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.
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".