João do Vale

Born: 1934-10-11

João Batista do Vale, better known as João do Vale (Pedreiras, October 11, 1934 — São Luís, December 6, 1996), was a Brazilian musician, singer and composer. From humble origins, João has always loved music. In 1947, he moved to São Luís. In 1964, he debuted as a singer. His main compositions are: Carcará, in partnership with José Cândido and immortalized in the interpretation of Maria Bethânia, Peba na pepper, with Adelino Rivera, and Pisa na fulô, with Ernesto Pires and Silveira Júnior.


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The Dare

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Released: 1965-07-09

Passively facing the repression imposed by military dictatorship in Brazil in the 60s, a...

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Memórias do Grupo Opinião

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Released: 2019-05-15

Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian...

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João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece

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Released: 2005-01-02

Latest images of the artist still alive, an unprecedented composition, testimonies of friends,...

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