Sombra is one of the most renowned composers of samba de raíz. He started his career at the age of 12. In 1986 his compositions suffered musical influence from the first formations of Cacique de Ramos. In 1987 he went to Montreaux accompanying Beth Carvalho professionally as a cavaquinista. Partner of composers such as Sombrinha, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Arlindo Cruz, Aldir Blanc, Paulo Cesar Pinheiro and many others. First DVD with the title "Sombra - Vale a Pena Ouvir De Novo", a work of art for our samba. After his debut in the international music scene, the composer traced his career in important musical spaces such as Cacique de Ramos, where he improved his rhythmic side. Of the awards won, Sombra highlights the 2nd music award - Dorival Caymmi year of 89, in which his composition “Além da Razão” was considered the best samba, in partnership with Luiz Carlos da Vila and Sombrinha, which was also the theme of the soap opera of TV Globo - O Salvador da Pátria. In 90, the song “Tanto Querer” of his authorship, was the subject of the soap opera soap opera Meu bem, Meu mal, also on TV Globo. Following the same year, he was invited by Rildo Hora to produce albums by artists Martinho da Vila and Fundo de Quintal group from 90 to 96. In June 99, Sombra won the 12th Da Música Prize, in the category of best samba with the song “Still is time to be happy” in partnership with Arlindo Cruz and Sombrinha, recorded by Zeca Pagodinho / Beth Carvalho. Feedback