Person
João do Vale
Sound · 1934–1996 · Pedreiras, Maranhão, Brasil
Biography
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.
Known for

O Canto Livre de Nara Leão
Self (archive footage)

Meu Nome é Lampião
Original Music Composer

Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)

Dunas do Barato
Self (archive footage)

Memories of Prison
Songs

Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Self (archive footage)

The Dare
Self

João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece
Self (archive footage)

No Mundo da Lua
Original Music Composer
Filmography
- 2022O Canto Livre de Nara LeãoSelf (archive footage)
- 2019Memórias do Grupo OpiniãoSelf (archive footage)
- 2017Dunas do BaratoSelf (archive footage)
- 2015Chico: Brazilian ArtistSelf (archive footage)
- 2005João do Vale, Muita Gente DesconheceSelf (archive footage)
- 1984Memories of PrisonSongs
- 1969Meu Nome é LampiãoOriginal Music Composer
- 1965The DareSelf
- 1958No Mundo da LuaOriginal Music Composer
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