Waly Dias Salomão (September 3, 1943 – May 5, 2003) was a Brazilian poet. He was born in

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. He acted on several areas of Brazilian culture as poet, songwriter and writer. His first book was ''Me segura qu’eu vou dar um troço'' in 1972. His last book, ''Pescados Vivos'', was published in 2004 after his death. He wrote successful lyrics for

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. Salomão died of cancer on 5 May 2003.

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Waly Salomão Waly Dias Salomão (September 3, 1943 – May 5, 2003) was a Brazilian poet. He was born in Jequié, Bahia. He acted on several areas of Brazilian culture as poet, songwriter and writer. His first book was “Me segura qu’eu vou dar um troç ...

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