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Armandinho Macedo

As the greatest Brazilian instrumentalist to emerge in the last 20 years, Armandinho has been proclaimed by the Brazilian media as The King of Choro, The King of Mandolin, The King of Bahian Carnaval, and The Modern Jacob do Bandolim. His career has held a place in the history of Brazilian popular music as he bridged the gap between classical and popular music. His music fuses the stylings of Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim and Waldir Azevedo with the more recent artistry of Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and Gilberto Gil, in addition to the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Ranked among the most important Brazilian instrumentalists in the Brazilian history, he has earned a place of honor alongside Pixinguinha, Hermeto Pascoal, Raphael Rabello, and Paulo Moura. Born in Salvador, Bahia, he plays his instruments with extreme virtuosity in a diverse range of musical genres.

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Armandinho Macedo and Tucan Trio 11/15/02: Armandinho Macedo and Tucan Trio

Armandinho and the Tucan Trio unites Brazilian legend and virtuoso mandolin player Armandinho Macedo with a Brazilian-Israeli group known for their jazzy rhythms spiced with Mediterranean flair.

Armandinho Macedo and Tucan Trio

Armandinho and the Tucan Trio unites Brazilian legend and virtuoso mandolin player Armandinho Macedo with a Brazilian-Israeli group known for their jazzy rhythms spiced with Mediterranean flair.

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