Dino 7 Cordas
Horondino José da Silva (5 May 1918 – 26 May 2006), best known as Dino Sete Cordas ("Seven-String Dino"), was a Brazilian guitar player, playing primarily in the choro and samba styles. He is considered to be one of the leading performers of the Brazilian seven-string guitar. Appearing on recordings over the course of six decades, he worked with artists such as Pixinguinha, Carmen Miranda, Elis Regina, Cartola, Gilberto Gil, and more.
Also recorded as Dino Sete Cordas · Horondino José da Silva
Dino 7 Cordas
- Name
- Dino 7 Cordas
- Birth Name
- Horondino José da Silva
- Born
- 5 May 1918
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- 26 May 2006
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Occupation
- musician · classical guitarist
- Fields
- choro · samba
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Horondino José da Silva (5 May 1918 – 26 May 2006), best known as Dino Sete Cordas ("Seven-String Dino"), was a Brazilian guitar player, playing primarily in the choro and samba styles. He is considered to be one of the leading performers of the Brazilian seven-string guitar. Appearing on recordings over the course of six decades, he worked with artists such as Pixinguinha, Carmen Miranda, Elis Regina, Cartola, Gilberto Gil, and more.
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His only recording as a lead collaborator was with the fellow 7-string guitar player Raphael Rabello.
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• Background — person • Name — Dino 7 Cordas • Birth Name — Horondino José da Silva • Born — 5 May 1918 • Birthplace — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Died — 26 May 2006 • Place of death — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Genre — Choro, samba • Instrument — Seven-string guitar
Albums
Albums
• 1991 - Raphael Rabello & Dino 7 Cordas (with Raphael Rabello) (Caju Music) • 2001 - Cafe Brasil - Various Artists • 2002 - Cafe Brasil 2 - Various Artists
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Dino Sete Cordas and Horondino José da Silva. His recorded language was Portuguese.
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2006
Dino 7 Cordas died at Rio de Janeiro.
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