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Legendary Brazilian Musician Hermeto Pascoal Dies at 89

9/14/2025

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Hermeto Pascoal, a celebrated Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, passed away at 89 in Rio de Janeiro.
Known as “The Sorcerer of Sounds,” he fused jazz with traditional Brazilian music.
He composed over 10,000 pieces and creatively used unconventional objects in his work.
Born on June 22, 1936, in Alagoas, he self-taught music due to albinism.
His collaborations with Miles Davis propelled him to international fame.

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Hermeto Pascoal, a celebrated Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, passed away at 89 in Rio de Janeiro.
Known as “The Sorcerer of Sounds,” he fused jazz with traditional Brazilian music.
He composed over 10,000 pieces and creatively used unconventional objects in his work.
Born on June 22, 1936, in Alagoas, he self-taught music due to albinism.
His collaborations with Miles Davis propelled him to international fame.