Noel Rosa

World Music Singer

Birthday December 11, 1910

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DEATH DATE May 4, 1937 (26)

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About

Singer, guitarist and mandolin player who became one of the most popular names in Brazilian music with acclaimed singles like "Com que roupa?" Sadly, his life was cut short by tuberculosis at the age of just 26.

Before Fame

He grew up in Vila Isabel and studied medicine before deciding to pursue a career in music.

Trivia

A forceps mishap during his birth caused him to have a malformed chin, which he would be self-conscious about throughout his life.

Family Life

He married Lindaura Martins but was known for having affairs with many women.

Associated With

He collaborated with songwriter and composer Ary Barroso on the song "De qualquer maneira."