Overview

A prodigy of stringed instruments, a pioneer of Bossa Nova, a modernizing master of the guitar: Aníbal Augusto Sardinha, better known as Garoto (1915-1955), is one of the hidden pillars of Brazilian music. Woven by rare archival material, personal diaries and testimonies, this documentary reveals his influence and the artistic conflicts of an avant-garde artist in the golden age of Brazilian radio.

Top Cast

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Aníbal Augusto Sardinha

Self (archive footage)

Baden Powell

Self

Paulinho da Viola

Self

Carmen Miranda

Self (archive footage)

Roberto Menescal

Self

Carlos Lyra

Self

João Donato

Self

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Yamandu Costa

Self

Luiz Gonzaga

Self (archive footage)

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José Menezes

Self

César Ladeira

Self (archive footage)

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Henrique Cazes

Self