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Pixinguinha

Né(e) Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho

1897–1973

Choro

À propos de Pixinguinha

The father of choro and one of the most important figures in Brazilian music history. Pixinguinha's compositions for flute and his arrangements for the pioneering group Os Oito Batutas established the template for Brazilian instrumental music in the early 20th century.