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Paulinho da Viola

Brazil

Of samba's countless interpreters, there is no equal to Paulinho da Viola. Da Viola has dedicated his life to the art of the samba and also a rhythm called choro (shoh-roh). In a career spanning four decades, Da Viola has written some of Brazil's most famous sambas, songs that have become almost anthems, including "Dan�a da solid�o" and "Cora��o leviano". Read more on Paulinho da Viola...

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