Brazilian Music Legend Hermeto Pascoal Dies at 89
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Hermeto Pascoal, a legendary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending jazz with traditional Brazilian music, has died at 89. Self-taught and innovative, he created over 2,000 pieces, played numerous instruments, and was celebrated by figures like Miles Davis. His work often incorporated household objects, and he remained active in music into his late 80s.
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