Cartola

Biography

Angenor de Oliveira, better known as Cartola OMC (Rio de Janeiro, October 11, 1908 – Rio de Janeiro, November 30, 1980), was a Brazilian singer, composer, poet and guitarist. He is considered by several musicians and music critics as the greatest samba player in the history of Brazilian music. Having as its main hits the songs As Rosas não Falam, O Mundo É um Moinho and Alvorada.

Known For

Black Orpheus

Cartola: The Samba Legend

Ganga Zumba

as Salustiano

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

as Self

Álbum de Música

as Self

Fala Mangueira!

as Self (Burial Scene)

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

as Self (archive footage)

The Outsiders

Cartola: MPB Especial

as Ele mesmo