Aldir Blanc
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| Aldir Blanc | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aldir Blanc Mendes |
| Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | MPB |
| Occupations | songwriter, singer |
| Instruments | Singer, drummer |
| Years active | 1963–present |
Aldir Blanc (born Aldir Blanc Mendes, on September 2, 1946) is a famous Brazilian author of crônicas [journalistic vignettes, chronicles] and lyricist. He co-composed many songs with singer-songwriterJoão Bosco, guitarist Guinga, and others.
Elis Regina recorded several of his songs, most notably "O bêbado e a equilibrista".
Blanc's work 1972-1987 was analyzed by Prof. Charles A. Perrone in Masters of Contemporary Brazilian Song MPB 1965-1985 (U Texas P, 1989).
[edit] References
Dicionário Cravo Albin - Aldir Blanc
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