About Genival Lacerda
Lived 1931 – 2021 (aged 89). Genival Lacerda was a Brazilian singer and musician.
Genival Lacerda in 2017, holding his Order of Cultural Merit. Genival Lacerda Cavalcante (5 April 1931 – 7 January 2021) was a Brazilian forró singer-songwriter.
Life and career Lacerda was born in Campina Grande, Paraíba. His main hits are Severina Xique-Xique recorded in 1975, Radinho de Pilha and O Chevette da Menina released in 2010.
In December 2017 he was awarded by the Brazilian government the Order of Cultural Merit.
Death Lacerda died on 7 January 2021, at age 89, in Recife, Pernambuco, of complications resulting from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
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Who was Genival Lacerda?
Brazilian singer (1931-2021)
When was Genival Lacerda born?
Genival Lacerda was born on 5 April 1931 in Campina Grande.
When did Genival Lacerda die?
Genival Lacerda died on 7 January 2021 in Recife.
What was Genival Lacerda's occupation?
Genival Lacerda was a singer and musician.
What nationality was Genival Lacerda?
Genival Lacerda was Brazilian.
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