Herivelto Martins

Herivelto Martins was one of the most successful singers and composers of Brazilian Popular Music. His compositions became true classics: in 1936, "Acorda, Escola de Samba" (with Benedito Lacerda), recorded by Sílvio Caldas for Odeon; "Duas Lágrimas" (with Benedito Lacerda), recorded by Nestor Amaral for Odeon; "Se o Morro Não Descer" (with Darci de Oliveira), recorded by Araci de Almeida for Victor; in 1937, the samba-canção "Palmeira Triste" recorded by Carmem Barbosa for Victor; the samba "No Picadeiro da Vida" (with Benedito Lacerda), recorded by Carmem Barbosa; and "Cabar...