Luiz Gonzaga

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento (Exu, December 13, 1912 – Recife, August 2, 1989) was a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Also known as the King of Baião, he was considered one of the most complete, important, and creative figures in Brazilian popular music.

Singing accompanied by his accordion, zabumba, and triangle (the basic set of baião singers, which he himself defined), he spread the musical culture of the Northeast across the entire country, including genres such as baião, xaxado, xote, and forró pé de serra. His compositions also described the poverty, sorrows, and injustices of his arid homeland, the northeastern sertão.

Luiz Gonzaga gained notoriety with the iconic songs "Asa Branca" (1947), "Juazeiro" (1948), and "Baião de Dois" (1950).

Adoptive father of the musician Gonzaguinha, Gonzagão influenced other MPB artists such as Geraldo Vandré, Raul Seixas, Gilberto Gil, and Caetano Veloso.

Luiz Gonzaga is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Alceu Valença - Na Embolada do Tempo (2019), Belair (2009), That's What I'm Gonna Do (1948), The Trapalhões (1977), Viva o Gordo (1981), Grandes Nomes (1980), Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012), O Comprador de Fazendas (1951). The recorded credits span 1947 to 2020, including 21 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.