Satyro Bilhar
Satyro Bilhar (* around 1860 in the state of Ceará , Brazil ; † October 23, 1926 in Rio de Janeiro , actually Sátiro Lopes de Alcântara Bilhar ) was a Brazilian guitarist , singer and composer .
He was the uncle of the pianist and composer Branca Bilhar (* 1887, † 1936).
Bilhar worked as a telegraph operator , employed by the Estrada de Ferro Central do Brasil and led the life of a decidedly bohemian . Along with Quincas Laranjeiras , Catulo da Paixão Cearense , Heitor Villa-Lobos and Donga, he was one of the most famous chorus composers of his time. He also composed modinhas , Lundus and polkas such as the famous Tira a poeira that of Jacob do Bandolim was taken on record.
Selection of works
- As ondas são anjos que dormem no mar
- Estudo de harpa
- Gosto de ti porque gosto
- O que vejo em teus olhos
- Tira a poeira
- Tu és uma estrela
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bilhar, Satyro |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lopes de Alcântara Bilhar, Sátiro (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1860 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ceará , Brazil |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 23, 1926 |
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro |