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Laurindo Almeida
1917 – July 26, 1995
Brazilian guitarist and composer (1917–1995)
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Laurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He was one of the pioneers in the creation of bossa nova. Almeida was the first guitarist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades.
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- Anniversary · July 26
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