Aloísio de Oliveira
Aloísio de Oliveira (December 30, 1914 – February 4, 1995) was a prominent Brazilian record producer, singer, actor, and composer, instrumental in the internationalization of Brazilian popular music. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Oliveira founded the musical ensemble Bando da Lua in 1929, which played a significant role in Carmen Miranda's career abroad. The group accompanied Miranda on her U.S. tour beginning in 1939, leading to appearances in films and Broadway shows.
Oliveira's work extended beyond performing; he collaborated with Walt Disney on films like "Saludos Amigos" and "The Three Caballeros," contributing to the creation of the character Zé Carioca. After Miranda's death in 1955, Oliveira returned to Brazil, where he became the artistic director of Odeon Records and later founded his own label, Elenco, in 1964. Elenco was known for its high artistic quality, launching the careers of bossa nova artists such as Tom Jobim and João Gilberto.
As a composer, Oliveira co-wrote classics with Tom Jobim, including "Dindi" and "Inútil Paisagem." He continued to produce music and support Brazilian artists internationally, working with labels like Warner Music in the U.S. and later returning to Brazil to work with various music labels. Aloísio de Oliveira passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 80. His contributions to music and his role in popularizing Brazilian music globally remain influential.
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