About Lamartine Babo
Lived 1904 – 1963 (aged 59). Lamartine Babo was a Brazilian composer and songwriter.
Lamartine Babo (10 January 1904 — 16 June 1963) was one of the most important popular composers of Brazil. He also appeared in four films.
Career Babo composed several satirical sambas, marchinhas and other songs.
Babo is especially remembered for composing anthems for all the main professional football clubs of Rio de Janeiro (América, Bangu, Bonsucesso, Botafogo, Canto do Rio, Flamengo, Fluminense, Madureira, Olaria, São Cristóvão, and Vasco da Gama).
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Who was Lamartine Babo?
Brazilian musician (1904-1963)
When was Lamartine Babo born?
Lamartine Babo was born on 10 January 1904 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Lamartine Babo die?
Lamartine Babo died on 16 June 1963 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Lamartine Babo's occupation?
Lamartine Babo was a composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Lamartine Babo?
Lamartine Babo was Brazilian.
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