Riachão (singer)

Brazilian samba composer and singer (1921–2020)

Clementino Rodrigues (14 November 1921 – 30 March 2020) was an Brazilian samba composer and singer.[1] He was born in Salvador, Brazil. Riachão had several of his songs performed by national singers, one of the best known was "Vá Morar com o Diabo" and "Cada Macaco no Seu Galho ". Known for his samba music, other hits include "Retrato da Bahia" and "Bochechuda e Papuda".

Riachão died in his sleep at his home on 30 March 2020 in Salvador of a possible heart attack, aged 98.[2]

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