Wando was a Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist. He was born Wanderley
Alves dos Reis on October 2, 1945, in Bom Jardin de Minas, Minas Gerais. He
became involved with music in his 20s, playing guitar in various bands
throughout local venues and events. He kicked off his career as a singer in
1969, performing samba-rock songs. He built a reputation for himself as a
singer-songwriter, and his 1973 debut album Glória a Deus No Céu e Samba na
Terra put his name on the musical map of Brazil. The album was notable for
including lyrics that dealt with many social issues that plag...