Dorival Caymmi, an accomplished composer of Tupiniquim popular music, was noted for his melodies that portrayed the culture and unique scenario of Bahia. Coming from Salvador, Caymmi, aged just 13, was already composing and, later, headed to Rio de Janeiro in 1938, where he began to walk the path of art. Their songs were recorded by giants such as Carmen Miranda, João Gilberto, Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso. Caymmi was also a multifaceted artist, dedicating himself to painting, writing and acting, participating in cinematographic works and television programs.
Bonus:
Although not authored by Dorival Caymmi, this portrait by L. Balloni deserves to be here. There is no date marked on the painting, but the Caymmi portrayed seems to remember that young man from the 1944 self-portraits.
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