Neguinho do Samba

Neguinho do Samba
Born1954 or 1955
Died(2009-10-31)October 31, 2009 (Age 54)
CitizenshipBrazilian

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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYT20091109 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c d "Morre Neguinho do Samba, fundador do Olodum". EFE. Universo Online. November 2, 2009. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  3. ^ a b "Morre Neguinho do Samba, fundador do Olodum". EFE. G1. November 2, 2009. Archived from the original on November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 28, 2009.