Responsible for a transformation in Brazilian samba, musician was hospitalized due to complications related to prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s
The sambista Ubirajara Félix do Nascimentoknown as Bira Presidentdied late on Saturday, 14, in Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 88.
The news was shared on the musician’s social networks. According to the statement, the sambista died in a hospital in Barra da Tijuca, where he was hospitalized to treat complications due to prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s.
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Founder of Cacique Ramos In the early 1960s and one of the group’s creators Backyard, Bira was responsible for transforming samba and Brazilian culture.
“Your performance in Cacique de Ramos Molded the block and samba, the sweet refuge became a cultural reference space. Node Backyardit was the starting point of a language that redefined the samba wheel and inspired generations, “says the statement.
Heart in samba rhythm
Son of Conception and Domingos Félix do Nascimento, Bira President Born in March 1937 in Rio de Janeiro. Composer, singer, dancer, journey and pandeindor, he gave rise to a samba phenomenon with the Foundation, in 1961, of Cacique de Ramoscarnival block that would become one of the largest cultural centers of Brazilian samba. He was the first and only president of the association until his death.
Of the meetings of Cacique de Ramosin the 1970s, the group Backyardwhich brought a new sound to the root samba, consolidated the “table pagoda” and became inspired to many artists who came later.
Bira had two daughters, Karla Marcelly and Christian Kellythe grandchildren Yan and Brianand the great -granddaughter Moon. The funeral and burial have not yet been confirmed by the family.
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Source: Rollingstone
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