Donga
Brazilian musician (1890-1974) · Brazil · On the map · Musicians · Died at 84
Ernesto Joaquim Maria dos Santos, better known as Donga, was a Brazilian guitarist and composer. He composed what is considered the first recorded samba, the 1916 song Pelo Telefone.
Donga is read about 17 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 24 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
Brazil
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1974 · aged 84