Pixinguinha

Acting

Born
April 23, 1897
Died
February 17, 1973
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, known as Pixinguinha (April 23, 1897 – February 17, 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist born in Rio de Janeiro. Pixinguinha composed popular music, particularly within the genre known as choro.

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