Laurindo Almeida
Brazilian virtuoso guitarist and composer (1917-1995) · Brazil · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77
Laurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He was one of the pioneers in the creation of bossa nova. Almeida was the first guitarist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances.
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About this person
His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades.
Country
Brazil
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1995 · aged 77
