Ismael Silva
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| Born | September 14, 1905 |
| Died | March 14, 1978 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Musician |
Milton de Oliveira Ismael Silva (September 14, 1905 - March 14, 1978), known as Ismael Silva, was a Brazilian samba musician of African descent.[1] In 1925 he had his first recorded his samba. His best-known compositions were Me faz carinhos, Se você jurar, Antonico, Para me livrar do mal, Novo amor, Ao romper da aurora, Tristezas não pagam dívidas, Me diga o teu nome, among others.
Imprisoned at one point for five years, but getting out after two for good behaviour, he became reclusive upon release and only returned to the Carioca scene in the fifties. It is known that during that period he went through tremendous financial difficulties. One of his last concerts was in the year 1973, produced by .[2] He died in 1978 of a heart attack as a result of complications arising after surgery to treat a varicose ulcer he had on one leg.
References[]
- ^ Vianna, Hermano (1 November 2000). Mystery of Samba: Popular Music and National Identity in Brazil. Univ of North Carolina Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-8078-9886-4. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ Dicionário Cravo Albim da Música Popular Brasileira.
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