Pixinguinha
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Summary
Pixinguinha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on April 23, 1897[3]. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He died on February 7, 1973[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Pixinguinha's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].
- Pixinguinha died in Rio de Janeiro[4].
- Pixinguinha was born on April 23, 1897[3].
- Pixinguinha died on February 7, 1973[5].
- Pixinguinha died on February 17, 1973[12].
- Pixinguinha's father was Alfredo da Rocha Viana[13].
- Pixinguinha held citizenship in Brazil[14].
- Pixinguinha is identified as part of the African Brazilians ethnic group[15].
- Pixinguinha worked as a singer[6].
- Pixinguinha worked as a composer[7].
- Pixinguinha worked as a saxophonist[8].
- Pixinguinha worked as a conductor[9].
- Pixinguinha worked as a musician[10].
- Pixinguinha's field of work was music[16].
- Pixinguinha received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[17].
- Pixinguinha is recorded as male[18].
- Pixinguinha's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Pixinguinha's genre is choro[20].
- Pixinguinha's Commons category is recorded as Pixinguinha[21].
- Pixinguinha's family name is recorded as Vianna[22].
- Pixinguinha's given name is recorded as Alfredo[23].
- Pixinguinha's pseudonym is recorded as Pixinguinha[24].
- Pixinguinha's official website is recorded as http://www.pixinguinha.com.br[25].
- Pixinguinha's instrument is recorded as saxophone[26].
- Pixinguinha's instrument is recorded as voice[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BR[29]
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Began / founded: 1897-04-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1973-02-17[31]
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Genre(s): choro[32]
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Community tags: arranger, brazilian, choro, instrumentalist[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 15051984-4d2a-419f-8241-787403e3dc54[34]
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Origins and Family
Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], Pixinguinha… he was born on April 23, 1897[3]. His father was Alfredo da Rocha Viana[13]. He is identified as part of the African Brazilians ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], and musician[10]. Pixinguinha's field of work was music[16].
Recognition
Pixinguinha received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 7, 1973[5] and February 17, 1973[12]. Pixinguinha passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
Why It Matters
Pixinguinha ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Pixinguinha born?
Pixinguinha was born in Rio de Janeiro[2].
Where did Pixinguinha die?
Pixinguinha passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
Who were Pixinguinha's parents?
Pixinguinha's father was Alfredo da Rocha Viana[13].
What did Pixinguinha do for work?
Pixinguinha worked as singer[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], and musician[10].
What awards did Pixinguinha receive?
Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[17].