About Zequinha de Abreu
Lived 1880 – 1935 (aged 54). Zequinha de Abreu was a Brazilian composer and clarinetist.
José Gomes de Abreu, better known as Zequinha de Abreu (September 19, 1880 – January 22, 1935), was a Brazilian musician and composer.
Abreu was born in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, São Paulo state. He is best known for the famous choro tune "Tico-Tico no Fubá" (1917), whose original title was "Tico-Tico no Farelo". Other well-known tunes he wrote were "Branca" and "Tardes em Lindóia."
Tico-Tico is played in various melodic versions all over the world. Abreu died in São Paulo, aged 54.
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Who was Zequinha de Abreu?
Brazilian musician and composer (1880-1935)
When was Zequinha de Abreu born?
Zequinha de Abreu was born on 19 September 1880 in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro.
When did Zequinha de Abreu die?
Zequinha de Abreu died on 22 January 1935 in São Paulo, Capital O Piratininga Hotel.
What was Zequinha de Abreu's occupation?
Zequinha de Abreu was a composer and clarinetist.
What nationality was Zequinha de Abreu?
Zequinha de Abreu was Brazilian.
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