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Ismael Silva

1905–1978

Brazil

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Milton de Oliveira Ismael Silva (September 14, 1905 – March 14, 1978), known as Ismael Silva, was a Brazilian samba musician. In 1925, he had his first recorded his samba. His best-known compositions were Me faz carinhos, Se você jurar, Antonico, Para me livrar do mal, Novo amor, Ao romper da aurora, Tristezas não pagam dívidas, Me diga o teu nome, among others.

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