Martinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas … Read Full Bio ↴Martinho da Vila (born Martinho José Ferreira on February 12, 1938 in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian samba musician (singer and composer).
He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 74, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, such as the calango rhythm.
Martinho is politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for Afro-Brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party. He is the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.
He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 74, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, such as the calango rhythm.
Martinho is politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for Afro-Brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party. He is the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.
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05Vila Isabel /Graça Divina / No Embalo da Vila / Renascer das CinzasMartinho Da Vila [feat. Maíra Freitas]
07Samba do Samuel / Vem pro Samba Meu Amor / Força TotalMartinho Da Vila [feat. Juan, Analimar Ventapane & Martinho Antônio]
09Palpite Infeliz / Feitiço da Vila / Alô NoelMartinho Da Vila [feat. Claudio Jorge & Velha Guarda Musical da Vila Isabel]
11Um Barraco Na Vila / Feliz da Vila / Filho da Vila / Isabel / VilanceteMartinho Da Vila [feat. Gaúcho da Vila, Agrião, Raoni Ventapane, Jejê do Caminho & Jorge Tropical]
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Alô Vila Isabeeel!!!
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