Born in Arcoverde, in the backlands of Pernambuco, the lonely boy who was raised by his father after his mother left, João Silva soon discovered a passion for the northeastern rhythms, such as the baião, xote and forró. He went to Rio de Janeiro when he was still a little boy to meet the idol Luiz Gonzaga. Both men, who were not very fond of each other when they first met, became not only great friends but also partners in many hits like “Doutor do Baião”, “Nem se Despediu de Mim” and “Pagode Russo”.
Deby Brennand
Director, Writer
Jordana Berg
Writer
João Cândido Zacharias
Writer
Henry Grazinoli
Writer
João Silva
Self
Luiz Gonzaga
Self (archive footage)
Elba Ramalho
Self
Dominguinhos
Self
Siba
Self - Narrator
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