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Luíz Melodia

Luiz Melodia was an influential Brazilian singer and songwriter. He was born Luiz Carlos dos Santos on January 7, 1951, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. His music brings together elements of genres like Música popular brasileira (MPB), samba, soul, and rock. He was the son of samba musician Oswaldo Melodia, whose stage name he adopted. His musical journey began in the slums of Rio's Estácio district, known as the "birthplace of samba." He released his debut album Pérola Negra in 1973, which contained songs such as the massively popular title track. It has gone on to be known as one...