Catulo da Paixão Cearense

1866 - 1946

He was born in Maranhão and at the age of 17 moved with his family to Rio de Janeiro. in the capital, he started to meet with musicians such as Anacleto de Medeiros and Sátiro Bilhar, that were playing the Brazilian music style called choro. He is considered one of the most famous folk poets of Brazil, having written lyrics for Luar do Sertão by João Pernabuco and Flor Amorosa by Joaquim Callado.  He was born in Maranhão and at the age of 17 moved with his family to Rio de Janeiro. in the capital, he started to meet with musicians such as Anacleto de Medeiros and Sátiro Bilhar, that were playing the Brazilian music style called choro. He is considered one of the most famous folk poets of Brazil, having written lyrics for Luar do Sertão by João Pernabuco and Flor Amorosa by Joaquim Callado.  Birth: Brasil São Luis do Maranhão MA, 31/1/1866
Death: Brasil Rio de Janeiro RJ, 10/5/1946

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