Naná Vasconcelos
Naná Vasconcelos (2 August 1944 – 9 March 2016) was a Brazilian percussionist, vocalist and berimbau player. He was known for his work as a solo artist on over two dozen albums, He worked with Pat Metheny, Don Cherry, Egberto Gismonti, Gato Barbieri and Milton Nascimento. He was born in Recife, Brazil.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 2 August 1944 Recife, Brazil |
| Died | 9 March 2016 (aged 71) Recife, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, songwriter, instrumentalist, vocalist |
| Instruments | Percussion, berimbau, vocals |
| Years active | 1973-2016 |
Vasconcelos died in Recife, Brazil from lung cancer on 9 March 2016.[1] He was aged 71.
References
- ↑ "Lenda da percussão brasileira, Naná Vasconcelos morre aos 71 anos - Últimas Notícias - UOL Música". UOL Música (in português do Brasil). Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2016-03-09.