Paulinho da Viola

Paulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian guitar, cavaquinho and bandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a family deeply rooted in the samba tradition, Paulinho met and befriended much of Rio's samba elite as a child. His father was a guitar player and musicians like Pixinguinha and Jacob do Bandolim would often come to his house for rehearsals, which Paulinho watched for hours on end.

Influenced by: Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Cartola, Cyro Monteiro

Active:

1960s-present

Scene:

Rio de Janeiro samba

• Mari FroesWed, Sep 16
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• ArcángelThu, Oct 22
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• MAROSat, Sep 26
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• Frank MazaTue, Nov 3
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• Carmina BuranaSat, May 15
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• Sacramento KingsFri, Jan 29
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• guest Samba Jean-BaptiseSat, Oct 24
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