Herivelto Martins
Brazilian composer and singer
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Herivelto de Oliveira Martins was a Brazilian composer, singer, and musician.
Martins was the author of many classic Brazilian songs, especially sambas. They include:
"Da cor do meu violão"
"Ave Maria no Morro"
"Praça onze"
"Que rei sou eu?" Wikipedia
Born: January 30, 1912, Vassouras, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died: September 17, 1992 (age 80 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Children: Pery Ribeiro, Yaçanã Martins, and Herivelto Martins Filho
Spouse: Dalva de Oliveira (m. 1936–1949)
Songs