Wilson Moreira

Wilson Moreira (December 12, 1936 – September 6, 2018) was a Brazilian sambista singer-songwriter. He was especially known for his melody lines. He was born in the neighborhood of Realengo, in Rio de Janeiro.

Moreira was known for his works with Nei Lopes. One of their greatest hits is the song "Senhora Liberdade", which became an anthem in the Brazilian Diretas movement. Some other famous songs from the duo are "Gotas de Veneno", "Sandália Amarela" and the non-samba "Candongueiro".

Moreira died of multiple organ failure on September 6, 2018 in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 81.Morre, aos 81 anos, o sambista Wilson Moreira  

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Other websites
Cliquemusic 
Agenda do Samba & Choro 

Category:1936 births
Category:2018 deaths
Category:Brazilian singer-songwriters
Category:Writers from Rio de Janeiro
Category:Singers from Rio de Janeiro