Brazil composer, 52, dies of Covid

Brazil composer, 52, dies of Covid

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norman lebrecht

July 05, 2020

The wife of Tanio Mendonca has announced his death of Coronavirus, which is raging unchecked in Brazil.

Mendonça wrote numerous sambas for the Rio Carnaval. He was one of 23 members his Carnaval ensemble to die from the disease.

 

Comments

  • V. Lind says:

    The Donald Trump of South America strikes again.

    RIP.

    And God help Brazil, one of the most wonderful countries I know.

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