Baden Powell de Aquino (August 6, 1937 - September 26, 2000) usually known simply as Baden Powell, was a noted musician, widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian guitarist of all times. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together with popular harmony and swing. He performed in many styles, including Bossa nova, Samba, Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz ...
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Baden Powell de Aquino (August 6, 1937 - September 26, 2000) usually known simply as Baden Powell, was a noted musician, widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian guitarist of all times. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together with popular harmony and swing. He performed in many styles, including Bossa nova, Samba, Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz and Música Popular Brasileira. He often performed on stage during most of his lifetime, and recorded an extensive discography comprised by LP and CD albums produced in Brazil and Europe, particularly in France and Germany.
Baden Powell also composed many fine pieces for guitar, such as Xango, Simplesmente, Braziliense, Horizon, Abracao em Madrid, Tristeza e solidao, Consolacao, Samba, Casa Velha, Lotus, Imagem, and Canto de Ossanha.
Baden Powell de Aquino was born in Varre-Sai in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His father, a scouting...
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