Brazilian music has lost one of its greatest icons this Friday (8/8). Arlindo Cruz, a Sambista who marked generations and revolutionized the genre, died at the age of 66.
In addition, the excited farewell came from one of his great friends and musical partners, Zeca Pagodinho, who shared a video with a touching message:
“My I buy, my partner, my friend Arrindo Cruz dies today. God can receive you with open arms. He has suffered a lot, now you have to rest a little. Go with God, my compader.”
Partnership that passed the stage and marked the history of samba
It is worth remembering that the friendship between Zeca Pagodinho and Arrindo Cruz went far beyond music. They signed together unforgettable compositions, such as “shrimp sleeping the wave”, which conquered the public and became part of Brazilian popular culture. Therefore, the loss of this great talent is deeply felt by fans and colleagues.
So Zeca recalled special moments of coexistence: “I have a photo in my room, in a show, I took a verse and started laughing. This photo I have from him and what I want,” he said in an interview of 2022.
The inheritance and strength of samba
It is noteworthy that Arrindo Cruz crossed difficult times from the serious cardiovascular accident in March 2017, which left him hospitalized and away from the stage for a long time. This is because his struggle for recovery was carefully monitored by fans and friends, as a Zeca, who have never lost hope.
In this way, the influence of Arrindo on Samba remains alive and his inheritance will be remembered eternally. In addition, in 2023, the Samba Samba Samba Samba Samba schools and others honored the Sambista, strengthening its importance for national culture.
Therefore, the farewell of the samba master represents not only the end of a cycle, but the celebration of a life dedicated to the art and joy of the Brazilian people. With this, the feeling that remains is of gratitude and respect for everything Arrindo Cruz has built.
Brazilian music is in mourning, but also in a party to have such a genuine and passionate artist.
Source: Terra
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