João Teixeira Guimarães, more commonly known as João Pernambuco, was a popular Brazilian guitarist and composer during the early 20th century.
João Pernambuco was one of the guitar Brazilian schools's creators. He was born in Jatobá, a city in Pernambuco State. His father was a Portuguese, while his mother was an Indian Caeté.
At the age of 20, he moved to Rio de Janeiro carrying only his guitar and some clothes. Supported by Catulo da Paixão Cearence, Quincas Laranjeiras and Ernani Figueiredo, he went to the Instituto Nacional de Música. Villa-Lobos was one of his admirers. João Pernambuco composed many classic songs like Luar do Sertão, Magoado and Pó de Mico, among others.
Credit: Musica Brasilis
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