Dominguinhos (Garanhuns 12 February 1941 - São Paulo 23
July 2013) (lit. "Little Dominic" - born José Domingos de Morais) was
an acclaimed Brazilian composer, accordionist and singer.
His principal musical influences have been the music of
Luiz Gonzaga, Forró and in general the music of the Sertao in the Brazilian
North-East. He further developed this typical Braziliane musical style, born
out of the European, African and Indian influences in north-eastern Brazil,
creating a unique style of Brazilian Popular Music.
Dominguinhos has had success as a musician, both solo and
as a sideman for consecrated artists like Luís Gonzaga, Caetano Veloso,
Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, and Maria Bethânia. As a composer, Dominguinhos has
produced hits recorded by acts like Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil, Chico
Buarque, Elba Ramalho, and Fagner. He has also written cinema soundtracks and
has won four Prêmio Sharp Awards.
At six he was already playing his eight-button accordion
together with his brothers at fairs and streets of his hometown, Garanhuns
(Pernambuco), and neighboring villages and cities. At seven, Dominguinhos was
noticed by Luís Gonzaga. At 13 he moved with his family to Rio and, when he
went looking for Gonzaga was presented by him with a 120-button accordion.
Always working as a musician, Dominguinhos performed in several places in Rio.
In 1964, working at the Rádio Nacional, Dominguinhos
debuted in the first of 33 solo LPs recorded until 2001. In 1972, accompanying
Luís Gonzaga in the theater show Luís Gonzaga Volta Pra Curtir, started to be
noticed by the urban middle class. In the next year he was invited by Gal Costa
to accompany her at the MIDEM, in Cannes (France). Upon his return,
Dominguinhos became regularly invited to work as a live performer and session
man for artists like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and
Toquinho.
Dominguinhos also is successful as a composer. His
biggest hits are "Lamento Sertanejo" (also recorded by Maria
Bethânia), "Abri a Porta" (both co-written with Gilberto Gil),
"Tantas Palavras" (with Chico Buarque, recorded by Buarque on Chico
Buarque), "De Volta para o Aconchego" (with Nando Cordel, recorded by
Elba Ramalho), "Isso Aqui Tá Bom Demais" (with Nando Cordel, recorded
by himself as a duet with Chico Buarque) and "Quem Me Levará Sou Eu"
(with Manduka, also recorded by Fagner).
Several of his songs have been included in cinema
soundtracks. In 1997 Dominguinhos wrote the soundtrack of the film O Cangaceiro
(Aníbal Massaíni Neto).
Dominguinhos died on 23 July 2013, due to infectious and
cardiac complications, according to the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo.
(Info mainly All Music Guide)
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For “Dominguinhos – Acervo Especial” go here:
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01. Isso Aqui Ta Bom Demais (Dominguinhos – Nando Cordel) Part. Esp. Chico Buarque
02. Gostoso Demais (Dominguinhos – Nando Cordel)
03. Sete Meninas (Dominguinhos – Toinho)
04. Dançador Ruim (João Silva – Zé Mocó) Part. Esp. Luiz Gonzaga
05. Caxinguelê (Dominguinhos – Clésio)
06. Hoje É Dia De Forró (Dominguinhos – Nando Cordel)
07. Pout-pourri:
- Algodão (Luiz Gonzaga – Zé Dantas)
- Pau De Arara (Luiz Gonzaga – Guio de Moraes)
- Qui Nem Giló (Luiz Gonzaga – Humberto Teixeira)
08. Abri A Porta (Gilberto Gil)
09. Numa Sala De Reboco (Zé Marcolino – Luiz Gonzaga) Part. Esp. Luiz Gonzaga
10. Zé Do Rock (João Silva – Raimundo Evangelista)
11. Quando Chega O Verão (Dominguinhos – Abel Silva) Part. Luiz Gonzaga
12. Quero Nem Saber (Dominguinhos – Nando Cordel)
13. Chameguinho (Cecéu)
14. Quem Me Levará Sou Eu (Dominguinhos – Manduca)
Compilation of Dominguinho's interpretations for originals and Northeastern successes, including "Isso aqui tá bom demais" (with Chico Buarque as guest artist), "Gostoso demais," "Sete meninas," "Pau-de-arara," "Qui nem jiló," "Abri a porta," "Numa sala de reboco," "Dançador ruim" and "Quando chega o verão" (the latter three with Luiz Gonzaga as guest star), and others. An enchanting sample of Northeastern catchy melodies and rhythms by the hands of one of its greatly expressive interpreters/composers.
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