Brazilian multi-instrumentalist (accordion, piano, keyboards, guitar), composer, arranger.
Born May 26, 1930 in Itabaiana, Brazil and died December 14, 2006 in João Pessoa, Brazil.
Lived in Europe (early 60s) and in the USA (from 1965 to 1977, when he returned to his native country.)
Musical director for for several years. Also worked with , , , and . Recorded as a leader for Reprise, Vanguard, RCA, Sonet.
Real Name
- Severino Dias de Oliveira
Name Vars
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- Dias-de-Oliveira
- De Sevuca
- Oliveira
- Severino Dias De Oliveira
- Severino Dias De Olivera
- Severino de Oliveira
- Severio de Oliveiro
- Sevuca
- Sicuva
- Sivouca
- Sivuca (Severino DeOliveira)
- Sivuca E Regional
- Sivuca E Seu Conjunto
- Sivuca Et Ses Rythmes Brésiliens
- Sivuka
- Sylvia
Aliases
- Severino Dias de Oliveira