Artist Info: Waldir Azevedo

Waldir Azevedo was born in Rio de Janeiro on the 27th of January 1923. Passed away on the 21st of Setember 1980.

A "choro" pioneer, master of the "cavaquinho", and composer of the choro "Brasileirinho".

Waldir was the first composer to place the cavaquinho (tiny 4 string guitar, smaller than a viola) into a leading role with complex solos.

Waldir Azevedo composed some 130 songs during his lifetime. [read more...]