Hermeto Pascoal | |
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Background information | |
Born | Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil | June 22, 1936
Genres | Brazilian music, avant-garde jazz, forró |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
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Years active | 1964–present |
Labels | Band/musisi |
Website | Official website |
Hermeto Pascoal (born June 22, 1936) is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil.[1] Pascoal is best known in Brazilian music for his orchestration and improvisation, as well as for being a record producer and contributor to many Brazilian and international albums.[2][3]