Gonzaguinha

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Gonzaguinha
Background information
Birth name	Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr.
Born	(1945-09-22)September 22, 1945
Origin	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died	April 29, 1991(1991-04-29) (aged 45) Renascença, Paraná, Brazil
Genres	MPB samba jazz fusion progressive rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Voice, acoustic guitar
Years active	1971–1991
Website	gonzaguinha.com.br

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento, Jr. (September 22, 1945 – April 29, 1991), better known as Gonzaguinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡõzaˈɡiɲɐ, -a]), in Portuguese Little Gonzaga, was a noted Brazilian singer and composer.

Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, such as Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, and Joanna. Among these, stands out Simone and great hits like "Sangrando", "Mulher, e daí" and "Começaria tudo outra vez".