João do Vale

Born: 1934-10-11 in Pedreiras, Maranhão, Brasil

Died: 1996-12-06

Known For: Sound

Biography

João Batista do Vale, better known as João do Vale (Pedreiras, October 11, 1934 — São Luís, December 6, 1996), was a Brazilian musician, singer and composer. From humble origins, João has always loved music. In 1947, he moved to São Luís. In 1964, he debuted as a singer. His main compositions are: Carcará, in partnership with José Cândido and immortalized in the interpretation of Maria Bethânia, Peba na pepper, with Adelino Rivera, and Pisa na fulô, with Ernesto Pires and Silveira Júnior.

Filmography

2022

O Canto Livre de Nara Leão as Self (archive footage)

2019

Memórias do Grupo Opinião as Self (archive footage)

2017

Dunas do Barato as Self (archive footage)

2015

Chico: Brazilian Artist as Self (archive footage)

2005

João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece as Self (archive footage)

1984

Memories of Prison ... (Songs)

1969

Meu Nome é Lampião ... (Original Music Composer)

1965

The Dare as Self

1958

No Mundo da Lua ... (Original Music Composer)