Neguinho do Samba | |
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Born | 1954 or 1955 |
Died | October 31, 2009 (Age 54) |
Citizenship | Brazilian |
Neguinho do Samba (1954 or 1955 [1] – October 31, 2009), born Antonio Luis Alves de Souza, was a Brazilian percussionist and musician. Samba was the founder of Olodum, an internationally known cultural group based in Salvador, Brazil. [2] Samba, a resident of Pelourinho, was considered to be the "father" of samba reggae in Bahia. [3]
In 1990, Samba appeared as a musician on Paul Simon's album, The Rhythm of the Saints. [2] In 1996, Olodum appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's single " They Don't Care About Us". [2]
Neguinho do Samba died of heart failure on October 31, 2009, at the age of 54. [2] Samba was buried in the Jardim da Saudade cemetery in Salvador. [3]
Mr. de Souza, nicknamed Neguinho do Samba (Little Black Samba Master), was also known for creating the samba reggae, a rhythm that blended the Olodum percussion with Jamaican reggae.
Neguinho do Samba | |
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Born | 1954 or 1955 |
Died | October 31, 2009 (Age 54) |
Citizenship | Brazilian |
Neguinho do Samba (1954 or 1955 [1] – October 31, 2009), born Antonio Luis Alves de Souza, was a Brazilian percussionist and musician. Samba was the founder of Olodum, an internationally known cultural group based in Salvador, Brazil. [2] Samba, a resident of Pelourinho, was considered to be the "father" of samba reggae in Bahia. [3]
In 1990, Samba appeared as a musician on Paul Simon's album, The Rhythm of the Saints. [2] In 1996, Olodum appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's single " They Don't Care About Us". [2]
Neguinho do Samba died of heart failure on October 31, 2009, at the age of 54. [2] Samba was buried in the Jardim da Saudade cemetery in Salvador. [3]
Mr. de Souza, nicknamed Neguinho do Samba (Little Black Samba Master), was also known for creating the samba reggae, a rhythm that blended the Olodum percussion with Jamaican reggae.