Biography: Os Novos Baianos, Os Originais Do Samba, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Os Vips, Océano, Oscar Chavez, Oscar D'León, Oscar de Almeida, Oscar De La Hoya, Oscar G.,

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Os Novos Baianos Biography, Photos, Pictures

Os Novos Baianos was a vocal/instrumental group formed in Salvador, BA, in the late ’60s who had a noted role in the fusion of rock with Brazilian folklore rhythms for the evolution of MPB

Os Originais Do Samba Biography, Photos, Pictures

With a particular blend of traditional samba and humor, Os Originais do Samba became a commercial success, achieving three gold records for their hits “Tá Chegando Fevereiro” (Jorge Ben/João Melo), “Esperanças Perdidas” (Adeílton Alves/Délcio Carvalho), “O Lado Direito da Rua Direita” (Luís Carlos/Chiquinho), “É Preciso Cantar,” and “Tragédia No Fundo do Mar” (Zeré/Ibraim)

Os Paralamas do Sucesso Biography, Photos, Pictures

The most successful band in Brazilian rock, Os Paralamas (or Os Paralamas do Sucesso profited from the early experiences of previous bands, consolidating the prosperity of the genre and also opening the way for other groups

The brothers Ronald Luís Antonucci and Márcio Antônio Antonucci were solo singers when they decided to form a vocal duo in 1964 In the same year, they recorded their composition “Tonight” for the collection Reino da Juventude

Panamanian Latin rock pioneer Océano self-produced its first album, released in March of 1984 1987’s Conga Rock followed, soon getting the group’s song “El Derramo Su Amor Por Ti” climbing on local charts and becoming a major number in the local scene

Oscar Chavez Biography, Photos, Pictures

Oscar Chavez was born in Mexico in 1935 He spent his early years studying theater at the Escuela de Arte Teatral del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, the Academia de Teatro del Maestro Seki Sano, and the Teatro de la Universidad

Oscar D'León Biography, Photos, Pictures

A skill at improvisation is combined with a highly textured vocal tone by Venezuela-born Oscar D’León A top-ranked performer in his homeland, D’León has continued to solidify his following throughout the world

Oscar de Almeida Biography, Photos, Pictures

Oscar Dealmeida wrote the lyrics of the big hit of the Carnival of 1916, the valse “Pierrô e Colombina” (music by Eduardo das Neves) In 1919, Dealmeida wrote the march “A Queda Da Rosa” with Bonfiglio de Oliveira for the rancho (Carnival group) Ameno Resedá

Oscar De La Hoya Biography, Photos, Pictures

Professional boxer, and very fond of music, Los Angeles-born Oscar de la Hoya got involved in the Latin pop scene with the release of a self-titled album Oscar de la Hoya started pursuing a boxing career when he was a little boy, attending the Eastside Boxing Club in L

Since 1992, Oscar G and his five-piece band Grupo Sol have been popular Tejano performers and are noted for passionate and highly energetic performances on stage Audiences also appreciate his versatile and powerful voice

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