João do Vale
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.
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- 1934-10-11 · Pedreiras, Maranhão, Brasil
- Died
- 1996-12-06
Known for
- Memories of Prison (1984) — Songs
- Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015) — Self (archive footage)
- The Dare (1965) — Self
- O Canto Livre de Nara Leão (2022) — Self (archive footage)
- Dunas do Barato (2017) — Self (archive footage)
- Meu Nome é Lampião (1969) — Original Music Composer
- No Mundo da Lua (1958) — Original Music Composer
- Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019) — Self (archive footage)
- João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece (2005) — Self (archive footage)