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Jacob do Bandolim was a legendary Brazilian composer, virtuoso mandolin player, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the choro genre.Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jacob Pick Bittencourt adopted the stage name Jacob do Bandolim (Jacob of the Mandolin).Self-taught on the mandolin, he achieved extraordinary technical mastery and became a central figure in Brazilian instrumental music, particularly choro.He founded and led the renowned regional ensemble Época de Ouro,...

Pixinguinha was a foundational Brazilian composer, arranger, flutist, and saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Brazilian popular music, particularly for his role in developing and popularizing the choro genre.Born in Rio de Janeiro, Pixinguinha was a child prodigy, composing his first choro at age 14. He led the groundbreaking group Os Oito Batutas, which toured Europe and significantly influenced Brazilian music. As a composer, he created timeless classics like "Car...