Moreira da Silva

Moreira da Silva

Known For

Acting

Born

April 1, 1902

Died

June 6, 2000 (aged 98)

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Antônio Moreira da Silva (Rio de Janeiro, April 1, 1902 - Rio de Janeiro, June 6, 2000) was a Brazilian singer and composer, also known as Kid Morengueira. He is considered the creator of samba-de-breque, although the breque already existed in older compositions such as "Cansei", by Sinhô. (Wikipedia)