Personal Info
Martinho José Ferreira
Martinho da Vila
Acting
Biography
Martinho da Vila (born February 12, 1938) is a Brazilian singer and composer who is considered to be one of the main representatives of samba and MPB. He is a prolific songwriter, with hundreds of recorded songs across over 40 solo albums. He also has many songs that were recorded by singers from different musical genres.
Internationally celebrated artists such as Nana Mouskouri (Greece), Ornella Vanoni (Italy), Katia Guerreiro (Portugal), Rosario Flores (Spain) have put their voices to Martinho’s songs and lyrics.
As a singer, he is considered by critics as one of the top exponents of samba…
Filmography
Movies
Leci
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Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
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A Força do Gigante
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Saudade do Futuro
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Beth Carvalho - A Madrinha do Samba
as Ele próprio (Martinho da Vila)
Candeia
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Pitanga
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Martinho da Vila - Ao Vivo
O Samba
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Mart'nália - Em Samba! Ao Vivo
as Intérprete participação especial
