Pixinguinha

Born: 1897-04-23

Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, known as Pixinguinha (April 23, 1897 – February 17, 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist born in Rio de Janeiro. Pixinguinha composed popular music, particularly within the genre known as choro. Description above taken from Wikipedia, licensed under Creative Commons.

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Vinicius de Moraes

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-11-01

To celebrate the life and the work of a multifaceted creator – playwright, poet, partner of the...

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Pixinguinha: Um Homem Carinhoso

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-11-11

The life of legendary Brazilian musician Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho, better known as Pixinguinha.

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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-01-01

Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style.

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The Girl from Ipanema

as uncredited
Released: 1967-05-26

Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood...

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Pixinguinha and the Old Masters of Samba

as Self (Archive footage)
Released: 2006-11-01

The documentary records the celebrations for the celebration of the fourth centenary of the city...

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Saravah

as Self
Released: 1969-01-31

Documentary about Brazilian music circa 1969, with extremely rare scenes, such as the only color...

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Conversa de Botequim

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

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Viva Volta

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-10-21

A documentary on Brazilian trombone player Raul de Souza who, since 1996, has lived in Paris and...

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Pixinguinha

as Ele mesmo
Released: 1969-01-01

Pixinguinha, one of the pioneers of Brazilian music, composer of some incredibly sophisticated...

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