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Sivuca

Sivuca, whose real name was Severino Dias de Oliveira, was a renowned Brazilian musician, composer, and arranger, most celebrated for his virtuosic skill on the accordion and his eclectic style that blended jazz, forró, samba and other folkloric rhythms. Born on May 26, 1930 in Itabaiana, Paraíba, Brazil, Sivuca's talent was evident from a young age. Despite being born into a humble family and battling with early-onset blindness, his passion for music was undeterred and he quickly became a local sensation.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Sivuca honed his craft performing in radio orchestras and later, he spread his wings internationally, collaborating with prominent artists such as Miriam Makeba, with whom he toured, and Harry Belafonte. He gained considerable acclaim in the United States and Europe in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a solo artist and as a collaborator. Sivuca's music is a testament to his innovative spirit, blending classical influences with the rich melodies and rhythms of his Brazilian heritage. His album "Um Tom para Jobim" is a tribute to another giant of Brazilian music, Antonio Carlos Jobim, showcasing Sivuca's ability to reinterpret the works of his contemporaries with sensitivity and flair. Other notable releases like "Sivuca e Seu Acordeom" and "Dançar Com Sivuca" display his technical prowess and deep connection to the roots of Brazilian musical traditions. He continued to enchant audiences around the world until his passing on December 14, 2006, leaving behind a legacy that has influenced generations of musicians.

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