| Joaquim Silvério de Castro Barbosa | |
|---|---|
 Castro Barbosa, 1961 | |
| Born | 1905 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Castro Barbosa (1905-1975) was a Brazilian actor and singer. His song, O Teu Cabelo Nao Nega, Mulata!, became a hit in Brazil in 1932.
References
- McCann, Bryan (Summer 2001). "Noel Rosa's Nationalist Logic". Luso-Brazilian Review. 38 (1): 14–15. JSTOR 3513674.
"O Teu Cabelo Nao Nega, Mulata" is one of the most famous carnival hits of all time. It is a marcha, a close relative of samba, and the mainstay of carnival in the era. The marcha was first recorded in December, 1931, by the singer Castro Barbosa, and became the hit of the 1932s Carnival.
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