Carlos Galhardo

After Francisco Alves, Carlos Galhardo was the singer who recorded the most 78 rpm songs, more than 570. He also was one of the best-selling singers, and worked in several films, winning several Carnival contests. From humble origins, Carlos Galhardo abandoned his formal studies very early and became a tailor apprentice. Learning the profession, he worked in several tailories until he was hired by Salvador Grimaldi, who doubled as a tailor and baritone. They rehearsed many opera duets together, and one day the famous Francisco Alves listened to him in a familiar reunion, havi...