Son of a guitarist, Paulinho da Viola grew up in a musical atmosphere. His childhood in Botafogo, a traditional neighborhood of the southern area of Rio de Janeiro, where he was born on November 12, ...

Documentary about Brazilian samba songwriter and singer Paulinho da Viola, one of the most sophisticated musicians of the genre. The film shows his biography, influences, masters and friends, as well ...

Paulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian singer/songwriter, guitar, cavaquinho and mandolin player. He got his famous ...

The program brings a career resume of the Samba's master Paulinho da Viola playing classics of MPB like "Sinal Fechado"(Closed Signal), "Nervos de Aço" (Nerves of Steel), "Pecado Capital", "Foi um rio ...

Subscribe for analysis that goes beyond the noise. I have listened to Paulinho da Viola for years and have never been disappointed by this wonderful, joyous musician. He’s equally adept at playing ...

Braziliam Samba artist Paulinho da Viola plays “Hino Nacional Brasileiro” on the guitar at the Rio Olympics 2016 Opening Ceremonies. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a ...

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