Dino 7 Cordas

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Dino 7 Cordas
Birth nameHorondino José da Silva
Born(1918-05-05)5 May 1918
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died26 May 2006(2006-05-26) (aged 88)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresChoro, samba
Instrument(s)Seven-string guitar

Horondino José da Silva (5 May 1918, Rio de Janeiro – 26 May 2006, Rio de Janeiro), best known as Dino Sete Cordas ("Seven-String Dino"), was a Brazilian guitar player, playing primarily in the choro and samba styles. He is considered to be one of the leading performers of the Brazilian seven-string guitar.[1] Appearing on recordings over the course of six decades, he worked with artists such as Pixinguinha, Carmen Miranda, Elis Regina, Cartola, Gilberto Gil, and more.[2] His only recording as a lead collaborator was with the fellow 7-string guitar player Raphael Rabello.[2]

Discography (incomplete)

Albums

  • 1991 - Raphael Rabello & Dino 7 Cordas (with Raphael Rabello) (Caju Music)
  • 2001 - Cafe Brasil - Various Artists
  • 2002 - Cafe Brasil 2 - Various Artists

References

  1. Estadao (in Portuguese). Archived from the original
    on 12 July 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b World Music Central (1 June 2006). "Dino Sete Cordas Dies at 88".