Tonheca Dantas

Antônio Pedro Dantas (June 13, 1871 Born in the locality of Carnaúba de Baixo, then part of the municipality of Acari, Rio Grande do Norte,

Education and Early Career He showed an interest in music from an early age, learning the fundamentals with his brothers, particularly José Venâncio, His renowned musical talent exempted him from the soldier training course. The waltz gained unexpected international notoriety during World War II, when it was frequently broadcast by BBC Radio in London demonstrates the circulation of his music beyond the borders of Rio Grande do Norte. His compositions have been recorded over time by various artists and groups, such as the Music Band of the 14th Infantry Regiment of Paraíba, saxophonist Ivanildo (known as Ivanildo do Sax de Ouro), musician Zé de Elias, the String Quartet of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), and the Rio Grande do Norte Symphony Orchestra. including the unveiling of a statue in his honor in the city of Carnaúba dos Dantas.