Luiz Gonzaga

Luiz Gonzaga

Luiz GonzagaLuiz Gonzaga do Nascimento (Exu, December 13, 1912 -- Recife, August 2, 1989) was a very prominent Brazilian folk singer, songwriter, musician and poet. Born in the countryside of Pernambuco (Northeastern Brazil), he is considered to be responsible for the promotion of northeastern music throughout the rest of the country. He is also known as the "king of baiao" and "Gonzagao".
Gonzaga's son, Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Junior, known as Gonzaguinha, born 1945, was also a noted Brazilian singer and composer. He was also a famous Brazilian freemason that composed Acacia Amarela (Yellow Acacia). The Luiz Gonzaga Dam was named in his honor.

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