About Herivelto Martins
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Herivelto Martins was a Brazilian singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist and actor.
Herivelto de Oliveira Martins (also Herivelto Martins) (Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Brazil, January 30, 1912 – Rio de Janeiro, September 17, 1992) was a Brazilian composer, singer, and musician.
Martins was the author of many classic Brazilian songs, especially sambas. They include: "Da cor do meu violão" "Ave Maria no Morro" "Praça onze" "Que rei sou eu?"
Martins formed the Trio de Ouro group in 1936 with his wife, Dalva de Oliveira, and Nilo Chagas. Martins' son, Pery Ribeiro, became a highly successful singer of bossa nova, música popular brasileira and Jazz.
Selected filmography Berlin to the Samba Beat (1944)
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Who was Herivelto Martins?
Brazilian composer, singer, actor, musician (1912–1992)
When was Herivelto Martins born?
Herivelto Martins was born on 30 January 1912 in Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro.
When did Herivelto Martins die?
Herivelto Martins died on 17 September 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Herivelto Martins's occupation?
Herivelto Martins was a singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist and actor.
What nationality was Herivelto Martins?
Herivelto Martins was Brazilian.
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