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Waldick Soriano
singer
- May 13, 1933
- September 4, 2008
- 75 years
- prostate cancer
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Waldick Soriano, 75, Brazilian composer and singer, prostate cancer.
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|Eurípedes Waldick Soriano (May 13, 1933 in Caetité – September 4, 2008 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian singer–songwriter, best known as a composer and singer of songs in the brega style.
Biography
Soriano was born in Bahia, where he lived and worked as a truck driver, prospector, and in manual labor until he was 25. He moved to São Paulo in 1959, where he began working at Rádio Nacional. His first album was issued in 1960, and his style of dramatic, sentimental songs became popular throughout Brazil. He went on to record dozens of albums and score many hits in his native country.
In 2005, Soriano was depicted in a documentary directed by Patrícia Pillar. It was titled Waldick - Sempre No Meu Coração (Waldick - Always In My Heart).
Soriano died of prostate cancer on September 4, 2008, at the age of 75.
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1.What is the full birth name of the musician known as Waldick Soriano?
- A.Eurípedes Waldick Sorianocorrect
- B.Carlos Waldick Soriano
- C.João Waldick Soriano
- D.Waldick Roberto Soriano
The biography states that Eurípedes Waldick Soriano was born on May 13, 1933.
Source: introductory section
2.In which Brazilian city was Waldick Soriano born?
- A.São Paulo
- B.Caetitécorrect
- C.Rio de Janeiro
- D.Salvador
Waldick Soriano was born on May 13, 1933, in the city of Caetité.
Source: introductory section
3.In what year did Waldick Soriano move to São Paulo?
- A.1955
- B.1965
- C.1959correct
- D.1960
Waldick Soriano moved to São Paulo in 1959.
Source: Biography section
4.At which station did Waldick Soriano begin working after moving to São Paulo?
- A.Rádio Cultura
- B.Rádio Globo
- C.Rádio Nacionalcorrect
- D.Rádio Bandeirantes
After moving to São Paulo in 1959, Waldick Soriano began working at Rádio Nacional.
Source: Biography section
5.When was Waldick Soriano's first album issued?
- A.1960correct
- B.1961
- C.1959
- D.1962
Waldick Soriano issued his first album in 1960.
Source: Biography section
6.With which musical style is Waldick Soriano most associated?
- A.Bossa Nova
- B.Forró
- C.Samba
- D.Bregacorrect
Waldick Soriano was a singer-songwriter best known for his songs in the brega style.
Source: introductory section
7.Who directed the 2005 documentary about Waldick Soriano?
- A.Fernanda Montenegro
- B.Patrícia Pillarcorrect
- C.Fernando Meirelles
- D.Walter Salles
In 2005, Waldick Soriano was the subject of a documentary directed by Patrícia Pillar.
Source: Biography section
8.What is the title of the documentary film about Waldick Soriano released in 2005?
- A.O Rei do Brega
- B.Caetité a São Paulo
- C.Waldick - Sempre No Meu Coraçãocorrect
- D.Vida de Cantor
The 2005 documentary directed by Patrícia Pillar was titled Waldick - Sempre No Meu Coração.
Source: Biography section
9.What was the cause of Waldick Soriano's death?
- A.Prostate cancercorrect
- B.Stroke
- C.Heart failure
- D.Pneumonia
Waldick Soriano passed away due to complications from prostate cancer.
Source: Biography section
10.In which city did Waldick Soriano die?
- A.Rio de Janeirocorrect
- B.São Paulo
- C.Bahia
- D.Caetité
Waldick Soriano died on September 4, 2008, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Source: introductory section
11.How old was Waldick Soriano at the time of his death?
- A.75correct
- B.72
- C.78
- D.80
Waldick Soriano died on September 4, 2008, at the age of 75.
Source: Biography section
12.Until what age did Waldick Soriano perform manual labor or prospecting in Bahia?
- A.30
- B.25correct
- C.35
- D.20
The text notes he lived and worked in manual labor until he was 25 years old.
Source: Biography section
13.What kind of songs became popular throughout Brazil for Waldick Soriano?
- A.Traditional folk melodies
- B.Fast-paced dance tracks
- C.Political protest songs
- D.Dramatic, sentimental songscorrect
Waldick Soriano's style of dramatic, sentimental songs became popular throughout Brazil.
Source: Biography section
14.On what date did Waldick Soriano pass away?
- A.September 4, 2008correct
- B.May 13, 2005
- C.May 13, 2008
- D.September 4, 2005
The biography specifies that Waldick Soriano died on September 4, 2008.
Source: introductory section
15.In addition to being a singer, what was Waldick Soriano best known for being?
- A.A composercorrect
- B.A producer
- C.A cinematographer
- D.A conductor
Waldick Soriano is described as a singer-songwriter and was best known as a composer and singer.
Source: introductory section
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