Percussionists · 1944–2016
Naná Vasconcelos
Brazilian percussionist (1944–2016)
- Born
- 2 August 1944
Recife - Died
- 9 March 2016
Recife - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1973–
- Record labels
- ECM Records, Antilles
- Discography
- 26 albums
Biography
Naná Vasconcelos was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument, berimbau and voice. Naná Vasconcelos was born on 2 August 1944 in Recife and died on 9 March 2016 in Recife. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records and Antilles. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “The Incredible NANÁ With Agustín Pereyra Lucena” (1971) to “Shuara” (2012). Honours include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2013).
Juvenal de Holanda Vasconcelos, known as Naná Vasconcelos (2 August 1944 – 9 March 2016), was a Brazilian percussionist, vocalist and berimbau player, notable for his work as a solo artist on over two dozen albums, and as a backing musician with Pat Metheny, Don Cherry, Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti, Gato Barbieri, and Milton Nascimento.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Naná Vasconcelos play?
Naná Vasconcelos is known for playing percussion instrument, berimbau and voice.
When and where was Naná Vasconcelos born?
Naná Vasconcelos was born 2 August 1944 in Recife.
What are Naná Vasconcelos's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Incredible NANÁ With Agustín Pereyra Lucena (1971), Africadeus (1973), Amazonas (1973), Naná, Nelson Angelo & Novelli (1974) and Saudades (1980).
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