A self-taught musician, Luís Reis learned to play the piano, guitar, drums, and pandeiro. His biggest hits were written with Haroldo Barbosa, "Palhaçada" (recorded by Miltinho), "Notícia de Jornal," and "Nossos Momentos." His songs were recorded by Elizeth Cardoso, Chico Buarque ("Notícia de Jornal"), Nana Caymmi ("Canção da Manhã... [+] Read More

One of the major composers of Carnaval hits during the decade between 1930 and 1940, Nássara coined a distinguishable style through parodies of famous compositions (for instance, in "Nós Queremos Uma Valsa," he quoted the "Valsa dos Patinadores," by Emil Waldteufel). Some of his biggest hits were "Alalaô," "Balzaqueana," "Sereia de... [+] Read More