Brazilian singer, composer and viola caipira player. He was a member of the duo Zé Carreiro e Carreirinho, among other duos of Caipira music. He wrote the songs Ferreirinha and Boi Soberano.

Born: October 15, 1921, in Bofete/SP, Brazil.
Died: March 27, 2009, in São Paulo/SP, Brazil.