Milton Amaral

1898 - 1989

Milton Amaral, the artistic name of Antonio Amaral de Oliveira, composed many songs and sambas in the first half of 20th century. His first composition - samba Tatuí - was recorded in 1929 by Arthur Castro. In 1934 Gaston Formenti recorded one of Milton Amaral's greatest hits, the waltz Folhas ao vento, re-recorded 4 years later by Vicente Celestino. Milton Amaral, the artistic name of Antonio Amaral de Oliveira, composed many songs and sambas in the first half of 20th century. His first composition - samba Tatuí - was recorded in 1929 by Arthur Castro. In 1934 Gaston Formenti recorded one of Milton Amaral's greatest hits, the waltz Folhas ao vento, re-recorded 4 years later by Vicente Celestino. Birth: Brasil Rio de Janeiro RJ, 8/2/1898
Death: Brasil Rio de Janeiro RJ, 22/8/1989