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Born in Arcoverde, in the backlands of Pernambuco, the lonely boy who was raised by his father after his mother left, João Silva soon discovered a passion for the northeastern rhythms, such as the baião, xote and forró. He went to Rio de Janeiro when he was still a little boy to meet the idol Luiz Gonzaga. Both men, who were not very fond of each other when they first met, became not only great friends but also partners in many hits like “Doutor do Baião”, “Nem se Despediu de Mim” and “Pagode Russo”.
Directed by Deby Brennand

João Silva
Self

Luiz Gonzaga
Self (archive footage)

Elba Ramalho
Self

Dominguinhos
Self

Siba
Self - Narrator
Los últimos guerrilleros - Historia de la A.G.I. (Agrupación guerrillera de Levante)
2003