João Mulato

Born in Passos, Minas Gerais, Wilson Leôncio de Melo moved with his family as a child to Araçatuba, in the interior of São Paulo state, where he became drawn to caipira music. He began his career around 1970 and formed the duo João Mulato e Douradinho with viola player Bambico, recording albums such as Saudade de um amor que passa and Meu reino encantado.

After Bambico's death, he performed with various partners, including Pardinho, and resumed his partnership with Douradinho. He died in 2020.