Luiz (Lua) Gonzaga

Chico, Ivonete's Dad, has just introduced me to the music of Luiz Gonzaga who was born near Serra Talhada and went to make his fortune in the south in the 1930's. It is said he greatly influenced MPB (Popular Music of Brasil). He came back to die in his home town about 20 years ago. His memorial there is a museum recording his lifetime achievements

Take the time to have a look at the website produced in his memory:
http://www.luizluagonzaga.com.br/

You will find free music and videos to download which typify life in the north-east of Brasil - even today outside the major towns.

Luiz Gonzaga - Respeita Januário ((Respect for Januário (his father))


Luiz Gonzaga - Asa Branca 60 Anos



Dominguinhos, Sivuca, Oswaldinho e Luiz Gonzaga


Luiz Gonzaga - A morte do vaqueiro (Death of the cowboy)



Luiz Gonzaga - 'Sabia'.
(A 'sabiá' is a very musical song bird in Brazil)

Luiz Gonzaga - 'Deixe a Tanga Voar'
This is very funny! It is about a country yokel who goes to the beach and gets crazy with the wee bikinis of the Brazilian girls. It's called 'Let the G-string fly away'!!