Monsueto nickname(s):
Monsueto
Monsueto date of birth:
November 4, 1924
How old was Monsueto when died?
48
Where was Monsueto born?
Morro do Pinto favela, Brazil
When did Monsueto die?
February 17, 1973
Monsueto body shape:
Large
What color are Monsueto's eyes?
Black
What color is Monsueto's hair?
Grey
What is Monsueto's ethnicity?
Black
What is Monsueto nationality?
Brazilian
What is Monsueto's occupation?
Musician, Singer, Composer, Painter, Actor
What genre is Monsueto's work?
Samba
What instruments does Monsueto play?
Voice, Drums, drums
Short Biography
Monsueto Campos de Menezes (November 4, 1924 – March 17, 1973), better known as Monsueto, was a Brazilian sambista, singer, composer, drummer, painter, and actor. He was a part of the samba de morro (Portuguese for "hill samba") school, and helped popularize it along with other artists such as Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, Clementina de Jesus, Silas de Oliveira, Mano Décio da Viola, and Zé Keti. His musical output, though small, is considered very valuable to the history of Brazilian music.