Pinduca | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Aurino Quirino Gonçalves (1937-06-04)June 4, 1937 (age 88) Igarapé-Miri, Pará, Brazil |
| Genres | Carimbó |
| Occupation(s) | Singer · songwriter · instrumentalist |
Aurino Quirino Gonçalves (born June 4, 1937), better known by the stage namePinduca, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, one of the main representatives of thecarimbó genre, typical ofPará. His music is distinct from the traditionalcarimbó pau e corda, and is marked by influences from other rhythms from theCaribbean, Central America andthe Guianas, countries bordering or close to theNorth of Brazil.[1] These influences are reflected both in his compositions and in his "Caribbean" attire, with Pinduca often performing with a large hat, similar to asombrero, adorned with small tropical ornaments.[1]
Pinduca was born inIgarapé-Miri, in the state ofPará.[2] He comes from a family of musicians. He began his career at the age of 14 as apandeiro player.[3] At the age of 16, he moved toAbaetetuba where he joined the Orquestra Brasil. He then went to Belém, where he joined the Orlando Pereira Orchestra as a drummer, at that time considered one of the best drummers in Pará. He enlisted in theArmy and pursued a career in the Military Police of Pará until he became Lieutenant Master of the Military Police Music Band.[2] Pinduca formed his own band in 1957 and his first album was recorded in 1973 and sold 15,000 copies.[4]
One of his inspirations isLuiz Gonzaga, the artist who madebaião a national success. Influenced byJovem Guarda andCaribbean music, Pinduca introduces electric instruments (electric guitar, bass guitar and keyboard) and drums intocarimbó, leading to his style being calledcarimbó estilizado ("stylized carimbó").[5][6] On his fifth album,No Embalo do Carimbó e Sirimbó Vol. 5 (1976), the song "Lambada" became the first phonographic recording of thelambada genre.[7] He also creates a musical rhythm mixing carimbó andsiriá [pt], calledsirimbó.[5]
In 2014, he was promoted to Commander of theOrder of Cultural Merit, due to his contributions toBrazilian culture.[8] In 2017, his albumNo Embalo do Pinduca was nominated for the2017 Latin Grammy Awards forBest Brazilian Roots Album.[9][3] In 2025, his works were declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the State of Pará.[10]
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