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Wilson Moreira
singer · composer
- December 12, 1936 · Rio de Janeiro
- September 6, 2018 · Rio de Janeiro
- 81 years
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Wilson Moreira, 81, Brazilian sambista, singer and songwriter.
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|Wilson Moreira (12 December 1936 – 6 September 2018) was a Brazilian sambista.
Biography
Moreira was born in the neighborhood of Realengo, in Rio de Janeiro. As a teenager he was associated with the samba school Mocidade, where he won two samba-enredo contests in 1962 and 1963. In 1968, Wilson became affiliated to samba school Portela.[citation needed]
Wilson had a prolific partnership with sambista Nei Lopes. One of their greatest hits was the song "Senhora Liberdade", which became an anthem in the Brazilian Diretas movement for the institution of direct national elections in the 1980s. Some other famous songs from the duo are "Gotas de Veneno", "Sandália Amarela" and the non-samba "Candongueiro", which brings forward their African roots, with other successes as, e.g., "Meu Apelo", being signed by Wilson alone.[citation needed]
Wilson was a guest on many records, and released quite a few of them. Some of his records were released at first to the Japanese market and then to Brazil, since Wilson is very prominent in Japan. Brazilian virtuoso Raphael Rabello was a big fan of Wilson, and took part in his records Peso na Balança and Okolofé, both of which are considered up to this day some of the best finished samba albums ever.[citation needed]
In March 1997 Wilson Moreira fell victim to a stroke which left him partially immobilized. Fund-raising shows were organized by the samba scene in order to obtain more resources for better treatments to the sambista. Wilson subsequently recovered and released a record, composing sambas in partnerships.[citation needed]
Moreira died on September 6, 2018, at the age of 81.
Discography
With Nei Lopes:
- 1980 - A Arte Negra de Wilson Moreira & Nei Lopes - EMI
- 1985 - O Partido Muito Alto de Wilson Moreira & Nei Lopes - EMI
Individually:
- 1987 - Peso na Balança - Bomba Records
- 1991 - Okolofé - Bomba Records
- 2002 - Entidades I - Rádio MEC
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Wilson Moreira's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which city was Wilson Moreira born?
- A.Rio de Janeirocorrect
- B.Sao Paulo
- C.Brasilia
- D.Salvador
Wilson Moreira was born in the neighborhood of Realengo, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Source: Biography section
2.When was Wilson Moreira born?
- A.15 November 1936
- B.12 January 1937
- C.12 December 1936correct
- D.6 September 2018
Wilson Moreira was born on 12 December 1936.
Source: Biography introduction
3.Which samba school did Wilson Moreira join in 1968?
- A.Mangueira
- B.Mocidade
- C.Portelacorrect
- D.Beija-Flor
In 1968, Wilson Moreira became affiliated with the samba school Portela.
Source: Biography section
4.What is the primary artistic profession of Wilson Moreira?
- A.Bossa nova pianist
- B.Tango dancer
- C.Symphonic composer
- D.Brazilian sambistacorrect
Wilson Moreira was a Brazilian sambista.
Source: Biography introduction
5.With which sambista did Wilson Moreira have a prolific musical partnership?
- A.Zeca Pagodinho
- B.Nei Lopescorrect
- C.Cartola
- D.Raphael Rabello
Wilson Moreira had a prolific partnership with sambista Nei Lopes.
Source: Biography section
6.Which song by Wilson Moreira and Nei Lopes became an anthem for the Diretas movement?
- A.Meu Apelo
- B.Sandália Amarela
- C.Gotas de Veneno
- D.Senhora Liberdadecorrect
The song Senhora Liberdade became an anthem in the Brazilian Diretas movement during the 1980s.
Source: Biography section
7.Which country is Wilson Moreira noted for being particularly prominent in?
- A.Argentina
- B.Portugal
- C.France
- D.Japancorrect
Some of Wilson Moreira's records were released first in Japan because he is very prominent in that country.
Source: Biography section
8.Which Brazilian virtuoso was a big fan of Wilson Moreira and contributed to his albums?
- A.Hermeto Pascoal
- B.Paulinho da Viola
- C.Raphael Rabellocorrect
- D.Toquinho
Brazilian virtuoso Raphael Rabello was a big fan of Wilson Moreira and took part in his records Peso na Balança and Okolofé.
Source: Biography section
9.What medical event did Wilson Moreira suffer in March 1997?
- A.Heart attack
- B.Pneumonia
- C.Strokecorrect
- D.Broken hip
In March 1997, Wilson Moreira fell victim to a stroke which left him partially immobilized.
Source: Biography section
10.What is the title of an album released individually by Wilson Moreira in 2002?
- A.Entidades Icorrect
- B.O Partido Muito Alto
- C.A Arte Negra
- D.Peso na Balança
Wilson Moreira released the album Entidades I in 2002 under the Rádio MEC label.
Source: Discography section
11.At what age did Wilson Moreira pass away?
- A.80
- B.79
- C.82
- D.81correct
Wilson Moreira died on September 6, 2018, at the age of 81.
Source: Biography section
12.Which of these songs is explicitly mentioned in the text as a non-samba composition by Wilson Moreira and Nei Lopes?
- A.Sandália Amarela
- B.Gotas de Veneno
- C.Meu Apelo
- D.Candongueirocorrect
The text lists Candongueiro as a non-samba song that brings forward the duo's African roots.
Source: Biography section
13.In which samba school did Wilson Moreira win two contests in 1962 and 1963?
- A.Mocidadecorrect
- B.Mangueira
- C.Salgueiro
- D.Portela
As a teenager, Wilson Moreira was associated with the samba school Mocidade, where he won contests in 1962 and 1963.
Source: Biography section
14.Which label released the album 'Peso na Balança' in 1987?
- A.Sony Music
- B.Rádio MEC
- C.EMI
- D.Bomba Recordscorrect
The 1987 album Peso na Balança was released by Bomba Records.
Source: Discography section
15.What is the title of an album Wilson Moreira recorded with Nei Lopes in 1985?
- A.Okolofé
- B.Peso na Balança
- C.O Partido Muito Altocorrect
- D.Entidades I
Wilson Moreira and Nei Lopes released O Partido Muito Alto in 1985 through EMI.
Source: Discography section
16.What action was taken by the samba scene to help Wilson Moreira after his stroke?
- A.Award ceremonies
- B.Public apology
- C.Protest marches
- D.Fund-raising showscorrect
Fund-raising shows were organized by the samba scene to obtain resources for better treatments for Wilson Moreira.
Source: Biography section
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