Sound · geboren 1934-10-11 · Pedreiras, Maranhão, Brasil

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.

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• Memórias do Cárcere (1984) – Songs
• Chico: Artista Brasileiro (2015) – Self (archive footage)
• O Desafio (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)