About Valdir Azevedo
Lived 1923 – 1980 (aged 57). Valdir Azevedo was a Brazilian composer and musician.
Valdir Azevedo or Waldir Azevedo (January 23, 1923 in Rio de Janeiro – September 21, 1980 in São Paulo) was a choro composer, conductor and performer, considered to be the most successful musician of this genre.
Azevedo was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He played flute starting from the age of seven, and later switched to mandolin and to the cavaquinho. He first performed in public in 1933 at the Carnival, playing flute.
He wrote 130 compositions during his lifetime, including the world-famous "Brasileirinho" and "Delicado". He is considered by many to be the first Brazilian cavaquinho shredder ever. One of his compositions, "Delicado," is a Latin American dance that has been arranged for piano.
He died in São Paulo, aged 57.
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Who was Valdir Azevedo?
Brazilian musician (1923–1980)
When was Valdir Azevedo born?
Valdir Azevedo was born on 27 January 1923 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Valdir Azevedo die?
Valdir Azevedo died on 21 September 1980 in Brasília.
What was Valdir Azevedo's occupation?
Valdir Azevedo was a composer and musician.
What nationality was Valdir Azevedo?
Valdir Azevedo was Brazilian.
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