In 1970, he joined his first carnaval bloco, Leão de Iguaçu, and by 1975, he had joined the famed Beija Flor, a samba school that is perennial near the top of the carnaval competitions in Rio. Neguinho da Bieja Flor\'s recording career began in 1980 and was quickly picked up by Brazil\'s division of Sony Records.

In 2001, Beija Flor de Nilópolis, under the musical direction of Neguinho da Beija Flor, fell just ½ of a point short of winning the title at Carnaval with their spectacular presentation dedicated to African history, ancient wars, weddings, the Dahomey kingdom, and the Vodun religion. Consequently, Beija Flor\'s response to the champions, Imperatriz, and to samba lovers everywhere, \"Just wait until next year.\" ">

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Neguinho da Beija Flor

Brazil
Neguinho Cd
One of Brazil's top crooners has made a name for himself through a series of dynamic performances in Rio's famous carnaval. As one of the leaders of the samba school, Beija Flor de Ninopolis, Neguinho da Beija Flor has a magical touch that drives the countless hundreds of thousands carnaval revelers wild with his energetic performances. Read more on Neguinho da Beija Flor...
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