Juca Chaves

A unique figure in the Brazilian musical sector, Juca Chaves built up his artistic persona using medieval themes. Considering himself a minstrel, he was also one of the very few contemporary artists to make the romantic modinha his primary vehicle. He used improbable (and delicate) elements as vehicles for his corrosive satiric humor, directed against politicians and high members of the government responsible for the economy, and against anyone who pleased him as well. A combative and independent character, he also fought for the numbering of records by record companies and fo...