Arlindo Cruz
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Arlindo Cruz (b. September 14, 1958, birth name Arlindo Domingos da Cruz Filho) is a Brazilian musician, composer and singer, working in the genre of samba. Arlindo took part in the most important formation of Grupo Fundo de Quintal, and is considered one of the most important figures of the pagode movement. Arlindo Cruz has over 450 songs recorded by various artists, including Zeca Pagodinho and Beth Carvalho. Furthermore, Arlindo is considered one of the most prolific banjo players to have ever dwelled in the samba scene, alongside Almir Guineto, with an incredible number of studio recordings for various artists; he is a disputed instrumentist.
[edit] Biography
Arlindo was born on September 14, 1958, Arlindo Domingos da Cruz Filho. 7 years later he won his first musical instrument, the cavaquinho, from his father (Arlindão), a friend and partner of Candeia with whom he had founded the Mensageiros do Samba group. From 7 to 12 years, Arlindo already played by ear, learning chord voicings from his brother Acyr Marques guitar playing. At 12, he went on to study classical guitar for 2 years on Flor do Méier institution. About that time he started working professionally as a musician, on rodas de samba with various artists, especially Candeia who he considers to be his musical godfather. With Candeia he recorded a simple compact and a LP called `Roda de Samba', playing cavaquinho.
With Jorge Aragão exiting Grupo Fundo de Quintal, Arlindo was invited to join the group, invitation which he accepted happily, dedicating himself during 12 years of success. Arlindo played the banjo cavaquinho on the group and was one of the lead voices.
Today Arlindo Cruz proceeds on his solo career with the `Pagode do Arlindo' CD.
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