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Baden Powell de Aquino was a highly influential Brazilian guitarist, composer, and vocalist, renowned for his mastery of Bossa Nova, Samba, and Brazilian Jazz, blending them with classical and flamenco techniques.Born in Varre-Sai, Brazil, Powell rose to fame in the 1960s, collaborating intensely with poet Vinicius de Moraes on iconic songs like 'Canto de Ossanha' and 'Berimbau'. He achieved significant international success, particularly in Europe, recorded numerous acclaimed albums, and faced personal struggles before his death in Rio de Janeiro.

• He was named after Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, by his scoutmaster father.
• His deeply productive partnership with Vinicius de Moraes in the 1960s, known as the 'Afro-sambas', produced some of his most famous and culturally significant works, exploring Afro-Brazilian themes and religions like Candomblé.
• Powell battled severe alcoholism for many years, leading to significant health problems and periods of obscurity. In the 1980s, seeking recovery, he spent time living in a Franciscan monastery in Germany.
• He died at age 63 in Rio de Janeiro. The primary causes of death were complications from diabetes, pneumonia, and multiple organ failure, exacerbated by the long-term effects of his alcoholism.