Paulinho da Viola was moved to receive a tribute from the choir of a school in the Cosme Velho neighborhood, in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro. Children aged 4 to 9 performed five compositions by the musician, in a show full of affection and symbolism.
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Paulinho da Viola arriving at the tribute
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Paulinho da Viola watched the tribute from the front row
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The artist watched the moment sitting in the front row, surrounded by children. Paulinho’s grandson Vicente also participated in the tribute, making the scene even more special.
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Recognized as one of the biggest names in Brazilian samba, Paulinho da Viola has built a solid career as a singer, composer and instrumentalist, mastering the guitar, cavaquinho and mandolin, in addition to working as a music producer.
Among his greatest hits are classics such as Foi um Rio que Passou em Minha Vida, Timoneiro, Coração Leviano, Sinal Fechado and Dança da Solão.