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Martinho da Vila
Brazil samba 1970s

Martinho da Vila

Martinho da Vila is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, and percussionist widely regarded as a pioneer of samba and MPB. He is one of the genre's elder statesmen.

Origins

Active since 1967, Martinho da Vila built a long and prolific career at the heart of Rio de Janeiro's samba tradition.

The sound

His music is samba and MPB, rich with warm vocals, percussion, and the communal spirit of Brazil's samba schools.

Legacy

As a pioneer of samba and MPB, Martinho da Vila helped shape modern Brazilian popular music across decades.

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