Birthdate: February 12, 1941

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Died: July 23, 2013

Dominguinhos was a Brazilian composer, accordionist, and singer. He developed a unique style of popular music by combining elements from European, African, and Indian music with typical Brazilian music. He was deeply influenced by the music of Luiz Gonzaga, with who he also performed. He was the recipient of many awards, including the Latin Grammy in 2002.