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Alceu Valença

(Alceu Valenca)

One of the most intrepid artists in Brazilian popular music, singer-songwriter Alceu Valença (July 1, 1946) burst onto the scene in the early 1970s with an eclectic blend of Northeastern rhythms and rock-adjacent sounds, often combining electric guitars and synthesizers with more traditional instrumentation. Born in the city of São Bento do Una in rural Pernambuco, he grew up listening to Northeastern music icons such as Jackson do Pandeiro, Luiz Gonzaga, and Marinês. Upon moving to Recife at the age of 10, he discovered rock and roll and became enamored with the music of Little ...