Martinho da Vila

Martinho da Vila was born in Duas Barras, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and became involved with Unidos de Vila Isabel in the 1960s, taking his stage name from the samba school.

He gained recognition at Festival da Record in 1967 and released his first album in 1969, featuring Casa de Bamba and O Pequeno Burguês. Canta, Canta, Minha Gente, from 1974, introduced Disritmia and established his career as a samba songwriter and singer.