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Meninas Cantoras De Petrópolis
Meninas Cantoras de Petrópolis is the name of a pioneer Brazilian musical group composed exclusively of girls, founded in 1976, in the city of Petrópolis, by maestro Marco Aurélio Xavier. After a rigid evaluation of capabilities for Music, which starts at the early age of seven and lasts three years long studying theory and vocal techniques, following the ''Escolania de Montserrat'' method (''Coro de Meninos'', which began in the 9th century at the ''Abadia N. S. de Montserrat'', in Barcelona), the ''singer girl'' will be tested on the "ceremony of investiture" and will be chosen to integrate the choir and maybe some day will put on the "Sapatinho de Verniz" (''Coat Shoe'') symbol. They also performed with most of the Brazilian musical artists, such as: Roberto Carlos, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Simone, Chitãozinho & Xororó, Sandy & Junior, Fafá de Belém, Fábio Júnior, Xuxa, Angélica Ksyvickis, Wanderléa, The Fevers, Luiz Ayrão, Wanderley Cardoso, Elizete Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrópolis
Petrópolis (; ), also known as The Imperial City, is a Municipalities of Brazil, municipality in the Southeast Region, Brazil, Southeast Region of Brazil. It is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro, northeast of the city of Rio de Janeiro. According to the 2010 National Brazilian Census, Petrópolis municipality had 295,917 inhabitants that year, up from 286,537 inhabitants at the last census. Besides being the largest and most populous city in the :pt:Microrregião Serrana, Fluminense Mountain Region, the city also has the largest GDP and HDI in the region. The town's name ("city of Peter") honors Pedro II of Brazil, Pedro II, the last List of monarchs of Brazil, Emperor of Brazil, who is entombed there at the Cathedral of Petrópolis, Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara. The city was the summer residence of the List of monarchs of Brazil, Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century, and was the official capital of the Rio de Janeiro (stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanderléa
Wanderléa Charlup Boere Salim (born June 5, 1946 in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais) is a Brazilian singer and former co-host of the historic television show '' Jovem Guarda'' alongside Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos. The show aired on TV Record between 1965 and 1968. Wanderléa was nicknamed ''Ternurinha'' (roughly "little darling") after her first hit "Ternura" ("Somehow it got to be tomorrow"). Biography Wanderléa was born on June 5, 1946, in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil. After her birth, the family moved to the city of Lavras, also in Minas Gerais. In 1955, they moved to the Ilha do Governador neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. She became known in the late 1950s singing on radio. In the early 1960s she made her first phonographic recordings of rock and roll, and impressed by the way she sang. In 1965, she was invited to present a television show together with singers Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, the famous ''Jovem Guarda'' show, which soon became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatles, most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of counterculture of the 1960s, 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat music, beat and 1950s rock and roll, rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk music, folk and Music of India, Indian music to Psychedelic music, psychedelia and hard rock. As Recording practices of the Beatles, pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's Baby boomers, youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Martin
Sir George Henry Martin (3 January 1926 – 8 March 2016) was an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, and musician. He was commonly referred to as the "Fifth Beatle" because of his extensive involvement in each of the Beatles' original albums. AllMusic has described him as the "world's most famous record producer". Martin's formal musical expertise and interest in novel recording practices complemented the Beatles' rudimentary musical education and relentless quest for new musical sounds to record. Most of the Beatles' orchestral arrangements and instrumentation were written or performed by Martin, and he played piano or keyboards on a number of their records. Martin's collaboration with the Beatles resulted in popular, highly acclaimed records with innovative sounds, such as the 1967 album '' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band''—the first rock album to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Martin's career spanned more than six decades in music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part tight harmonies; Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all of their own original material, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists and have been regarded as one of the most important and influential acts in pop music history. They have been referred to in the media as The Disco Kings, Britain's First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music. Born on the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers lived in Chorlton, Manchester, England, until the late 1950s. There, in 1955, they formed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burt Bacharach
Burt Freeman Bacharach ( ; born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record producer and pianist who composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s through the 1980s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. A six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award winner, Bacharach's songs have been recorded by more than 1,000 different artists. , he had written 73 US and 52 UK Top 40 hits. He is considered one of the most important composers of 20th-century popular music. His music is characterized by unusual chord progressions, influenced by his background in jazz harmony, and uncommon selections of instruments for small orchestras. Most of Bacharach and David's hits were written specifically for and performed by Dionne Warwick but earlier associations (from 1957 to 1963) saw the composing duo work with Marty Robbins, Perry Como, Gene McDaniels and Jerry Butler. Following the initial success of these collaborations, Bacharach went on to write hits for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's work was characterised by the rebellious nature and acerbic wit of his music, writing and drawings, on film, and in interviews. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the Skiffle#Revival in the United Kingdom, skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", he was initially the group's de facto leader, a role gradually ceded to McCartney. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including ''How I Won the War'', and authoring ''In His Own Write'' and ''A Spaniard in the Works'', both collection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agnaldo Rayol
Agnaldo Rayol (born Agnaldo Coniglio Rayol on May 5, 1938) is a Brazilian singer and actor. He sings love ballads and romantic music in general, with an emphasis on Italian songs. Filmography *2004 – ''Olga del Volga'' *1976 – ''Possuída Pelo Pecado'' *1971 – ''A Herança'' *1970 – ''A Moreninha'' *1968 – ''Agnaldo, Perigo à Vista'' *1961 – ''Tristeza do Jeca'' *1960 – ''Zé do Periquito'' *1960 – ''Pistoleiro Bossa Nova'' *1959 – ''Garota Enxuta'' *1959 – ''Jeca Tatu'' *1958 – ''Uma Certa Lucrécia'' *1958 – ''Chofer de Praça'' *1951 – ''Maior Que o Odio'' *1949 – ''Também Somos Irmãos'' External linksOfficial website* 1938 births Living people People from Niterói 20th-century Brazilian male singers 20th-century Brazilian singers Brazilian male film actors Brazilian people of Italian descent {{Brazil-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selma Reis
Selma Reis (24 August 1960 – 19 December 2015) was a Brazilian actress and singer. Born in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, she acted in various telenovelas and miniseries for Rede Globo, including ''Caminho das Índias'', '' Páginas da Vida'', ''Presença de Anita'' and '' Chiquinha Gonzaga''. After time spent studying music in Nantes, France, in 1987, she released an eponymous debut album, the first of eleven releases. She was married to photographer Locca Faria, with whom she had a son. The couple separated but remained friends for the last three years of her life. In July 2014, Reis was diagnosed with brain cancer, and was treated at a hospital in Teresópolis. She was cremated in a Lutheran service in Nova Friburgo Nova Friburgo (, ger, Neufreiburg, , en, New Fribourg, commonly referred to as just "Friburgo") is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil. It is located in the mountainous region, in the Center Mesoregion of the stat .... Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hebe Camargo
Hebe Maria Monteiro de Camargo Ravagnani (; 8 March 1929 – 29 September 2012) was a Brazilian television host, singer and actress. She is considered the "Queen of Brazilian Television" ( pt, Rainha da Televisão Brasileira). She died at her home on 29 September 2012. Her net worth was over US$360 million. Early years Hebe Camargo was born on Friday, an International Women's Day of 1929, in Taubaté, São Paulo, was the daughter of Esther Magalhães Camargo and Sigesfredo Monteiro de Camargo, both of Portuguese origin, She began her career as a singer in the 1940s with her sister Estela, as ''Rosalinda e Florisbela''. During her singing career, Camargo performed sambas and boleros in nightclubs. She left her musical career to devote more time to radio and television. She was invited by Assis Chateaubriand to attend the first live broadcast of Brazilian television, in the neighborhood of Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil. Career As a singer, Camargo appeared in comedy films by Maz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizete Cardoso
Elizeth Moreira Cardoso (sometimes listed as Elisete Cardoso) (July 16, 1920 – May 7, 1990), was a singer and actress of great renown in Brazil. Biography Cardoso was born in Rio de Janeiro; her father was a serenader who played guitar, and her mother was an amateur singer. Elizeth began working at an early age and between 1930 and 1935 was a store clerk and hairdresser among other things. She was discovered by Jacob do Bandolim at her 16th birthday party, to which he was brought by her cousin Pedro, a popular figure among the musicians of the day. Jacó took her to ''Rádio Guanabara'' where, in spite of her father's initial opposition, she appeared on the ''Programa Suburbano'' with Vicente Celestino, Araci de Almeida, Moreira da Silva, Noel Rosa and Marília Batista on August 18, 1936. The week after she was hired by the station to appear on a weekly program. Following this, she continued to perform on various shows with multiple radio stations. In the 1960s she had her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fevers
The Fevers is a Brazilian rock band formed in the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1964. They were formerly known as The Fenders when they were formed. The original line up was: Almir Ferreira Bezerra (vocals), Liebert Ferreira Pinto (bass), Lécio do Nascimento (drums), Pedrinho (guitar), Cleudir Teles Borges (keyboards), and Jimmy Cruise (vocals). The name was changed to The Fevers after Cruise left the band. Discography * Vamos Dançar o Let Kiss (1965) * A Juventude Manda vol. I (1966) * A Juventude Manda vol. II (1967) * The Fevers vol. III (1968) * Os Reis do Baile (1969) * O Máximo em Festa (1969) * Fevers (1970) * Explosão musical dos Fevers (1971, London Records) * Fevers (1972) * Fevers (1973) * Fevers (1974) * O Sol Nasce Para Todos (1975) * Fevers (1976) * Fevers (1977) * Fevers (1978) * Disco Club (1979, EMI) * Fevers (1980) * Fevers (1981) * Fevers (1982) * Fevers (1983) * A Maior Festa do Mundo (1983, EMI) * Fevers (1984) * Fevers (1985) * Fevers (1986) * Fevers (1987) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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