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Paulo Braga
Brazilian drummer (born 1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paulo Braga or Paulinho Braga (born 24 November 1942) is a Brazilian drummer and composer. He is considered an innovator in modern Brazilian drumming and one of Brazil's leading drummers, said by some to be the "father of modern Brazilian drums".[1] He is best known for his long period playing with the "founder of bossa nova", Tom Jobim. Braga is said to have recorded more than 900 music tracks.[2]
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Born | (1942-11-24)November 24, 1942 Guarani, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Other names | Paulinho Braga |
Occupation | Musician |
Known for | Drummer for Bossa Nova and Música popular brasileira performers |
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