Gonzaguinha

Gonzaguinha
Gonzaguinha in 1988
Background information
Born
Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr.

(1945-09-22)September 22, 1945
Rio de Janeiro
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedApril 29, 1991(1991-04-29) (aged 45)
Genres
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentsVoice, acoustic guitar
Years active1971–1991
Websitegonzaguinha.com.br
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Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡõzaˈɡiɲɐ]), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.

Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, such as Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, and Joanna. His greatest hits included "Sangrando", "Mulher, e daí" and "Começaria tudo outra vez".