Paulinho da Viola

Paulinho da Viola
Paulinho da Viola in 2014
Background information
Born
Paulo César Batista de Faria

(1942-11-12) 12 November 1942
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • cavaquinho
  • mandolin
  • violin
Years active1965–present
Websitepaulinhodaviola.com

Paulinho da Viola (Brazilian Portuguese: [pawˈlĩɲu da viˈɔlɐ]; born Paulo César Batista de Faria, 12 November 1942) is a Brazilian sambista, singer-songwriter, guitar, cavaquinho and mandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice.

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