Tonico e Tinoco
Tonico e Tinoco, the "Brazilian Heart Duo," were pioneers of música sertaneja
whose career spanned six decades. Formed by brothers João Salvador Perez and
José Perez, they achieved national stardom in 1946 with the landmark hit "Chico
Mineiro." Their prolific recording career produced over 1,000 songs and numerous
albums, including Som da terra (1994) and Ouro puro (2002). Renowned for their
"caipira" authenticity, they sold millions of records and performed thousands of
concerts across Brazil. Following their final joint performance in 1994, the duo
disbanded after Tonico’s deat...
