Paulo Braga | |
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| Born | November 24, 1942 Guarani, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Other names | Paulinho Braga |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Known for | Drummer for Bossa Nova and Música popular brasileira performers |
Paulo Braga or Paulinho Braga (born 24 November 1942) is a Brazilian drummer and composer. He is considered an innovator in modern Brazilian drumming and one of Brazil's leading drummers, said by some to be the "father of modern Brazilian drums".[1] He is best known for his long period playing with the "founder of bossa nova", Tom Jobim. Braga is said to have recorded more than 900 music tracks.[2]
- ^ "Baterista Paulo Braga se apresenta com Duo Instrumental em Penedo, RJ". O Globo. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Barsalini, Leandro; Henrique de Miranda, Denis. "O Minimalismo na Arte de Acompanhar: A Bateria de Paulo Braga em "Elis E Tom" (1974)" (PDF). University of Campinas. Retrieved 9 December 2023.