Carlos Alberto Ferreira Braga
Carlos Alberto Ferreira Braga (born March 29, 1907 in Rio de Janeiro ; † December 24, 2006 ibid), mainly known as Braguinha and João de Barro , was a Brazilian songwriter and singer .
Braguinha was best known for his Marchinha songs, which he wrote for the Rio Carnival . Many of these songs have become an integral part of Brazilian pop music and are sung year after year at the Rio Carnival. His songs have been interpreted by well-known carnival singers such as Carmen Miranda .
Discography (selection)
- 1929: Pra vancê / Coisas da roça
- 1929: Desengano / Assombração
- 1929: Salada
- 1930: Não quero amor nem carinho
- 1930: Dona Antonha
- 1930: Minha cabrocha / A mulher ea carroça
- 1930: Quebranto
- 1931: Mulata
- 1931: Cor de prata / Nega
- 1931: Tu juraste… eu jurei / Vou à Penha rasgado
- 1931: Samba da boa vontade / Picilone
- 1932: O amor é um bichinho / Lua cheia
- 1972: João de Barro
- 1983: João de Barro e Coisas Nossas
- 1985: Viva Braguinha
- 1998: Yes, nós temos Braguinha
- 1999: João de Barro (Braguinha) - Nasce um compositor
- 2000: João de Barro - A música do século, por seus autores e intérpretes
Web links
- Works by and about Carlos Alberto Ferreira Braga in the catalog of the German National Library
- Carlos Alberto Ferreria "Braguinha" Braga on MusicBrainz (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ferreira Braga, Carlos Alberto |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Braguinha; Barro, João de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian songwriter and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rio de Janeiro |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 24, 2006 |
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro |