Geraldo Theodoro Pereira, known as Geraldo Pereira, (Juiz de Fora, April 23, 1918 – Rio de Janeiro, May 8, 1955) was a Brazilian singer and samba composer.[1] He was a major figure in the development of samba in Rio de Janeiro.[2]
Geraldo Pereira | |
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| Birth name | Geraldo Theodoro Pereira |
| Born | April 23, 1918 Juiz de Fora, Brazil |
| Died | May 8, 1955 (aged 37) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | samba |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocal, guitar |
| Years active | 1938–1954 |
References edit
- ^ "Geraldo Pereira". Dicionário de Musica Popular Brasileira.
- ^ Neder, Alvaro. "Geraldo Pereira". AllMusic.