If he were alive, Cartola would turn 115 years old this Wednesday, 11
When I was a bricklayer, Angenor de Oliveira He wore a bowler hat — also called a top hat — to protect his head from the cement. Thats how Topper he gained the nickname by which he became known in the music world. The first chords on the cavaquinho were taught by his father, Sebastian de Oliveirawho participated in a carnival group (via Museu Afro Brasil).
As soon as the mother of Topper died, Sebastian He abandoned his son, but left a message: “I’m leaving this hill, but I’m leaving an Oliveira here to shame.” Little did he know that Angenor He would be one of the founders of the Escola de Samba Estação Primeira de Mangueira, the second samba school in Rio de Janeiro, in 1928. Furthermore, Topper became one of Brazil’s greatest composers.
The musician passed away in 1980, in Rio de Janeiro — where he was also born — due to cancer. If he were alive, he would have turned 11, 115 years old this Wednesday. Remember five hits made up of Toppersung by him or other artists:
Roses Don’t Speak
According to Ecad, “As Rosas Não Falam” is one of the most re-recorded Brazilian songs of all time, occupying 9th position in the ranking.
The world is a mill
The song would have been composed for Creusaadopted daughter of Topper and goddaughter of his first wife, Deolinda.
Dawn
“Alvorada” is a composition by Topper, Hermínio Bello de Carvalho It is Carlos Cachaçawho is also one of the founders of Mangueira.
The Sun Will Rise (Smiling)
“O Sol Nascerá (A Sorrrir)” was composed after a friend challenged Topper It is Elton Medeiros improvising an unreleased song. In just a few minutes one of the samba singer’s biggest hits was created.
I have a new love
Composition of Topper“I Have a New Love” became known in the voice of Carmen Miranda.
Source: Rollingstone
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