Portrait of Cartola

Cartola

Acting

Biography

Angenor de Oliveira, better known as Cartola OMC (Rio de Janeiro, October 11, 1908 – Rio de Janeiro, November 30, 1980), was a Brazilian singer, composer, poet and guitarist. He is considered by several musicians and music critics as the greatest samba player in the history of Brazilian music. Having as its main hits the songs As Rosas não Falam, O Mundo É um Moinho and Alvorada.

Born: October 11, 1908

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Filmography

2019
Memórias do Grupo Opinião

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Candeia

as Self (archive footage)

2007
1983
Fala Mangueira!

as Self (Burial Scene)

1974
1973
1963
Ganga Zumba

as Salustiano