Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 12, 1946, samba legend Almir de Souza
Serra was better known by the name Almir Guineto. The singer, songwriter and
instrumentalist was a pioneer in the samba and pagoda (a Rio de Janeiro-based
sub-genre of samba) genres. Guineto is also credited with introducing the banjo
to samba music. While he is known for his recordings and performances, he’s also
well-known for his songwriting. He began his career in samba groups like Fundo
de Quintal and Originais do Sama before he transitioned into a solo career. His
debut solo album, O Suburbano, was...