Humberto Teixeira

Humberto Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Teixeira (5 January 1915 – 3 October 1979) was a Brazilian lawyer, politician, musician, and composer, mostly known for his partnership with musician Luiz Gonzaga. Together, they wrote one of the most important songs of their era, Asa Branca, in 1947. Teixeira is recognized as a specialist in baião as well as "master of costumes and popular North-Eastern trends."

Teixeira is also noted for writing the musical copyright laws of Brazil.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 5, 1915 (Iguatu), Died October 3, 1979 (Rio de Janeiro)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor S-078888 10-in. before 2/13/1951 Mangaratiba Luiz Gonzaga Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor S-078890 10-in. before 2/13/1951 Baião Luiz Gonzaga Male vocal solo, with vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Teixeira, Humberto," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/322168.

Teixeira, Humberto. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/322168.

"Teixeira, Humberto." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/322168

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