Brazilian Viola (brazilian acoustic guitar variation) player, singer and songwriter.
Born December 13, 1934 in Montes Claros, Brazil.
Died on October 15, 1992, in São Paulo, Brazil.
His first duo with Carreirinho in the 50s was followed by his hugely successful and influential duo Tião Carreiro E Pardinho. After breaking up with Pardinho, he had a brief stint with Praiano.