Geraldo Pereira (musician)

Geraldo Pereira
Birth nameGeraldo Theodoro Pereira
BornApril 23, 1918
Juiz de Fora, Brazil
DiedMay 8, 1955 (aged 37)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genressamba
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocal, guitar
Years active1938–1954

Geraldo Theodoro Pereira, known as Geraldo Pereira, (Juiz de Fora, April 23, 1918 – Rio de Janeiro, May 8, 1955) was a Brazilian singer and samba composer.[1] He was a major figure in the development of samba in Rio de Janeiro.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Geraldo Pereira". Dicionário de Musica Popular Brasileira.
  2. ^ Neder, Alvaro. "Geraldo Pereira". AllMusic.