Luizão Maia

Musician, Musical Artist

1949 – 2005

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Who was Luizão Maia?

Luiz de Oliveira da Costa Maia is widely acknowledged as the father of the modern Brazilian bass. His unparalleled sense of rhythm and deep subwoofer-like tone stirred the sauce behind the classic recordings of Elis Regina, João Bosco, Tom Jobim, Djavan and Chico Buarque.

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Born
Apr 3, 1949
Also known as
  • Luiz Maia
  • Luisão Maia
Nationality
  • Brazil
Profession
Died
Jan 28, 2005

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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