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Dominguinhos
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| Birth name | José Domingos de Morais |
| Born | 12 February 1941 Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Died | 23 July 2013 (aged 72) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | MPB, forró, baião, choro, samba |
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| Labels | Caravelas Records, BMG, Eldorado Records, Sony BMG, Sony Music, Velas Records, Warner Bros. Records, WEA, WM Recordings, Continental Records |
José Domingos de Morais (born February 12, 1941 – died July 23, 2013), known as Dominguinhos, was a famous Brazilian musician. He was a talented composer, accordion player, and singer. His music was greatly inspired by Luiz Gonzaga and the lively Forró style from Brazil's Northeast. Dominguinhos helped create a unique Brazilian sound, mixing European, African, and Indigenous influences.
He played with many well-known artists like Luiz Gonzaga, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethânia. Some of his popular songs were recorded by Chico Buarque and Elba Ramalho. In 1997, he wrote music for the film O Cangaceiro. Dominguinhos also appeared in a documentary about Brazilian accordion music. He won many awards, including a Latin Grammy in 2002 for his album "Chegando de mansinho".
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
José Domingos de Morais was born in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil, on February 12, 1941. His family was not rich, but his father, Mestre Chicão, was a famous accordion player and tuner. Dominguinhos loved music from a very young age.
He started playing the accordion when he was just six years old. He got a small eight-bass accordion and played with his two brothers. They formed a group called "Os Três Pinguins" (The Three Penguins). They played at fairs and in front of hotels to earn money. Dominguinhos practiced for many hours and quickly became very skilled. He could play larger accordions with 48, 80, and even 120 basses. He became a professional musician while still a teenager.
Meeting Luiz Gonzaga and Moving to Rio
In 1950, when Dominguinhos was nine, he met the legendary musician Luiz Gonzaga. Dominguinhos was playing outside a hotel where Gonzaga was staying. Gonzaga was very impressed by the young boy's talent. He invited Dominguinhos to come to Rio de Janeiro.
Dominguinhos finally moved to Nilópolis, near Rio, in 1954, when he was thirteen. He went with his father and brothers. When he met Luiz Gonzaga again, Gonzaga gave him an accordion as a gift. Dominguinhos then started playing with Luiz Gonzaga in shows all over Brazil. He also helped with studio recordings.
Building a Career and Collaborations
In 1967, while on tour, Dominguinhos met Forró singer Anastácia. They got married and worked together on music for eleven years. Dominguinhos already had a son named Mauro from his first marriage. Later, he married Guadalupe Mendonça and had a daughter named Liv. Even after they separated, they remained friends.
As Dominguinhos played with Luiz Gonzaga, he became known as a great accordionist and singer. He also became friends with musicians from the Bossa Nova movement. He worked with many famous Brazilian artists like Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia, Elba Ramalho, and Toquinho. Dominguinhos created his own unique musical style. He took the traditional sounds of Brazil's Northeast and added influences from bossa nova, jazz, and pop.
Later Years and Legacy
In December 2012, Dominguinhos became ill and was taken to a hospital in Recife. He was later moved to a hospital in São Paulo. He passed away on July 23, 2013, due to heart and infection problems.
Dominguinhos left behind an amazing musical legacy. His life and music were featured in a 2014 documentary film called Dominguinhos. He is remembered as one of Brazil's most important and beloved musicians.
Discography
- 1964 – Fim de Festa
- 1965 – Cheinho de Molho
- 1966 – 13 de Dezembro
- 1973 – Lamento de Caboclo
- 1973 – Tudo Azul
- 1973 – Festa no Sertão
- 1974 – Dominguinhos e Seu Accordeon
- 1975 – Forró de Dominguinhos (Velas Records)
- 1976 – Domingo, Menino Dominguinhos
- 1977 – Oi, Lá Vou Eu
- 1978 – Oxente Dominguinhos
- 1979 – Após Tá Certo
- 1980 – Quem me Levará Sou Eu
- 1981 – Querubim
- 1982 – A Maravilhosa Música Brasileira
- 1982 – Simplicidade
- 1982 – Dominguinhos e Sua Sanfona
- 1983 – Festejo e Alegria
- 1985 – Isso Aqui Tá Bom Demais
- 1986 – Gostoso Demais
- 1987 – Seu Domingos
- 1988 – É Isso Aí! Simples Como a Vida
- 1989 – Veredas Nordestinas
- 1990 – Aqui Tá Ficando Bom
- 1991 – Dominguinhos é Brasil
- 1992 – Garanhuns
- 1993 – O Trinado do Trovão
- 1994 – Choro Chorado (Continental Records)
- 1994 – Nas Quebradas do Sertão
- 1995 – Dominguinhos é Tradição (Continental Records)
- 1996 – Pé de Poeira
- 1997 – Dominguinhos & Convidados Cantam Luiz Gonzaga (Velas Records)
- 1998 – Nas Costas do Brasil (Velas Records)
- 1999 – Você Vai Ver o Que é Bom (Universal Music)
- 2001 – Dominguinhos ao vivo (Caravelas Records)
- 2001 – Lembrando de Você (Sony Music)
- 2002 – Chegando de Mansinho (Caravelas Records)
- 2004 – Cada um Belisca um Pouco (with Sivuca and Oswaldinho do Acordeom, Biscoito Fino)
- 2005 – Elba Ramalho & Dominguinhos
- 2006 – Conterrâneos (Eldorado Records)
- 2008 – Yamandu + Dominguinhos
See also
In Spanish: Dominguinhos para niños
