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Renato Teixeira

Renato Teixeira de Oliveira (May 20, 1945) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and one of the country's biggest cultural assets. Deeply rooted in the regional genre of sertanejo and folk-rock, his music is also linked to caipira culture, a phenomenon native to rural areas throughout the interior of Brazil. Born in the neighborhood of Santos Sin ão Paulo, he rose to fame in the late 70s with the song "Romaria," which was later covered by Elis Regina in her eponymous 1977 album. Other hits penned by Renato Teixeira include the Gal Costa duet "Dadá Maria" and "Tocando Em Frente," a col...