Pain! Carlos Pitta, MPB’s leading singer and ‘godfather’ of Ivete Sangalo, dies

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The world of Brazilian music is mourning the death of the singer and composer Carlo Pittapassed away this Tuesday (7) in Salvador. The artist, who was 69 years old, was hospitalized at the Roberto Santos hospital due to complications related to diabetes. The death was confirmed by his wife Pitta, Rita Bastitosproduced by TV Bahia.

Who was Carlo Pitta?

On Wednesday (8), a cremation ceremony took place in the Bosque da Paz cemetery, in Salvador, at 10.00. Born in Feira de Santana, the second largest city in Bahia, Carlo Pitta leaves a significant legacy in Brazilian popular music (MPB), with a career spanning more than four decades.

Pitta discovered Ivete Sangalo

He stood out not only for his compositions and interpretations, but also for being one of the first to recognize his talent Ivete Sangalo when he was just 17 years old. Pitta He has released more than fifteen albums throughout his career and has stood out for his ability to mix regional rhythms such as forró and xote.

Songs by Carlos Pitta

Among his most iconic songs is “Comet Mambembe”a frevo that became a true anthem. Another of his successful compositions is “Burned”performed by the band Scent of love during the peak of the singer’s career Marcia Freire.

Throughout his artistic career, Carlo Pitta he has collaborated with famous names in Brazilian music, such as Elba Ramalho, Alcione AND Margareth Menezes. Furthermore, he had the opportunity to share the stage with renowned artists such as Caetano Veloso AND Domingos.

His work has transcended borders, taking his music to countries such as the United States, Germany and Switzerland, where he performed at the prestigious Montreux Festival. Graduated in Composition and Conducting from the Federal University of Bahia in 1975, Pitta He was known for his profound musical knowledge and his collaborations with contemporary composers.

Pitta was remembered by Ivete Sangalo in an interview

The relevance of Carlo Pitta in Brazilian music he was remembered by Ivete Sangalo during an episode of the singer’s podcast Brother Brown. The artist shared her gratitude for the support she received from him early in her career, mentioning a guitar he lent her when she was still a young aspiring singer.

Carlo Pitta he made his recording debut in 1979 with the album “Water of São Francisco – Legends”, other significant works follow such as “Indian Heart” AND “The legend of the bird that stole the fire”. His first major national success occurred in 1988 with “Comet Mambembe”, consolidating its presence in the Brazilian music scene.

Authorities speak out after Pitta’s death

The singer’s death generated a wave of grief among authorities and public figures. The mayor of Feira de Santana, Jose Ronaldo de Carvalhohe expressed his sadness in an official note: “The death of Carlos Pitta represents a great loss for music and for our city. He was a great artist who left an immeasurable legacy. His albums, his compositions and his performances will forever remain in the memory of our people .”

The Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezesalso paid tribute to the artist, highlighting his impact on Brazilian music and fondly remembering his songs that he recorded. “I had the honor of recording two of his compositions. One of them, ‘Tenda do Amor’, at the very beginning of my career, received an international clip. I receive the news of his passing with great sadness. A beloved artist , will forever be remembered for his work. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.” he said.

The governor of Bahia, Jerónimo Rodriguesexpressed his condolences via social media. “May God comfort everyone’s hearts in this time of pain”he declared.

Source: Terra

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