Pixinguinha

Date of birth

23 Apr 1897

130 years ago at Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Also Known As

Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho

Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, known as Pixinguinha (April 23, 1897 – February 17, 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist born in Rio de Janeiro. Pixinguinha composed popular music, particularly within the genre known as choro.

Biography

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