Hermeto Pascoal
Hermeto Pascoal | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 22, 1936 Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil |
| Genres | Brazilian music, avant-garde jazz, forró |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
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| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Band/musisi |
| Website | Official website |
Hermeto Pascoal (born June 22, 1936) is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil. Pascoal is best known in Brazilian music for his orchestration and improvisation, as well as for being a record producer and contributor to many Brazilian and international albums.