Neguinho do Samba

Neguinho do Samba (1955 or 1956 - October 31, 2009), born Antonio Luis Alves de Souza, was a Brazilian percussionist and musician. Samba was the founder of Olodum, an internationally known cultural group based in Salvador, Brazil.^[1] Samba, a resident of Pelourinho, was considered to be the "father" of samba reggae in Bahia.^[2]

In 1995, Olodum appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's single, They Don't Care About Us.^[1] Samba also appeared as a musician on Paul Simon's album, The Rhythm of the Saints, which was released in 1990.^[1]

Neguinho do Samba died of heart failure on October 31, 2009, at the age of 54.^[1] Samba was buried in the Jardim da Saudade cemetery in Salvador.^[2]

External links

• New York Times: Antonio Luis Alves de Souza, Brazilian Drummer, Dies at 54

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Morre Neguinho do Samba, fundador do Olodum". EFE (Universo Online). 2009-11-02. http://celebridades.uol.com.br/ultnot/efe/2009/11/02/ult4250u1658.jhtm. Retrieved 2009-11-28. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Morre Neguinho do Samba, fundador do Olodum". EFE (G1 (website)). 2009-11-02. http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/PopArte/0,,MUL1363688-7084,00-MORRE+NEGUINHO+DO+SAMBA+FUNDADOR+DO+OLODUM.html. Retrieved 2009-11-28. 

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Name	Dosamba, Neguinho
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