Neguinho do Samba | |
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Born | 1954 or 1955 |
Died | October 31, 2009 (Age 54) |
Citizenship | Brazilian |
Neguinho do Samba (1954 or 1955[1] – October 31, 2009), born Antonio Luis Alves de Souza, was a Brazilian percussionist and musician. Samba was the founder of Olodum, an internationally known cultural group based in Salvador, Brazil.[2] Samba, a resident of Pelourinho, was considered to be the "father" of samba reggae in Bahia.[3]
In 1990, Samba appeared as a musician on Paul Simon's album, The Rhythm of the Saints.[2] In 1996, Olodum appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's single "They Don't Care About Us".[2]
Neguinho do Samba died of heart failure on October 31, 2009, at the age of 54.[2] Samba was buried in the Jardim da Saudade cemetery in Salvador.[3]
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