Awards & Winners

Martinho da Vila

Date of Birth 12-February-1938
Place of Birth Brazil
(South America, Americas)
Nationality Brazil
Also know as Martino da Vila, Martinho da Villa, Martinho Davila, Martihno Da Vila, Vila, Martinho da, Martinho José Ferreira
Profession Singer, Composer, Writer
Martinho da Vila is a Brazilian samba musician. He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 75, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, such as the calango rhythm. He is also politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for Afro-Brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party. He is the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969. Apart from his own interpretations, Simone stands out as one of his greatest interpreters, with a whole album dedicated to him, entitled Café com leite.

Awards by Martinho da Vila

Check all the awards nominated and won by Martinho da Vila.

2014


Nominations 2014 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Enredo

2011


Nominations 2011 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Filosofia de Vida

2010


Nominations 2010 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Martinho Canta Martinho

2009


Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album
Honored for : O Pequeno Burguês

Nominations 2009 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album O Pequeno Burguês

2007


Nominations 2007 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Do Brasil e do Mundo

2006


Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Brasilatinidade Ao Vivo

2005


Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album
Honored for : Brasilatinidade

Nominations 2005 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Brasilatinidade

2003


Nominations 2003 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Voz e Coração

2002


Nominations 2002 »

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Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Da Roca e Da Cidade

2000


Nominations 2000 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album Lusofonia