Dorival Caymmi date of birth:
April 30, 1914
How old was Dorival Caymmi when died?
94
Where was Dorival Caymmi born?
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
When did Dorival Caymmi die?
August 16, 2008
What is Dorival Caymmi nationality?
Brazilian
What is Dorival Caymmi's occupation?
Singer, songwriter
What genre is Dorival Caymmi's work?
Samba, bossa nova
What instruments does Dorival Caymmi play?
Vocals, guitar
Short Biography
Dorival Caymmi (April 30, 1914 – August 16, 2008) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actor, and painter active for more than 70 years beginning in 1933. He contributed to the birth of Brazil's bossa nova movement, and several of his samba pieces, such as "Samba da Minha Terra", "Doralice" and "Saudade da Bahia", have become staples of Música popular brasileira. Equally notable are his ballads celebrating the fishermen and women of Bahia, including "Promessa de Pescador", "O Que É Que a Baiana Tem?", and "Milagre". Caymmi composed about 100 songs in his lifetime, and many of his works are now considered to be Brazilian classics. Both Brazilian and non-Brazilian musicians have covered his songs.