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Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque are two of the most prominent figures in Brazilian music history. Both composers have contributed significantly to the development of Brazilian popular music, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. This essay will provide a brief biography of both Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque, highlighting their musical careers and most significant works. Edu Lobo was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 29, 1943. His father, Fernando Lobo, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Mercedes, was a singer. Edu grew up surrounded by music and began playing the guitar at a young age. He studied music theory and composition at the National School of Music in Rio de Janeiro and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Lobo's musical career began in the early 1960s when he joined the Bossa Nova movement. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz and classical music. In 1963, he released his first album, "A Musica de Edu Lobo por Edu Lobo," which included some of his most famous songs, such as "Reza" and "Arrastão." Throughout the 1960s, Lobo continued to experiment with different musical styles and collaborated with some of the most prominent Brazilian musicians of the time, including Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, and Nara Leão. In 1967, he composed the music for the play "Arena Conta Zumbi," which became a landmark in Brazilian theater and music history. In the 1970s, Lobo's music became more politically charged, reflecting the turbulent times in Brazil. He composed several songs that criticized the military dictatorship that ruled the country at the time, including "Canto Triste" and "Pra Dizer Adeus." Despite the political climate, Lobo continued to produce music that was both innovative and commercially successful. Some of Lobo's most famous works include "Upa Neguinho," "Zanzibar," and "Ponteio." His music has been covered by numerous artists, including Elis Regina, Gal Costa, and Sergio Mendes. Lobo has received several awards for his contributions to Brazilian music, including the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Chico Buarque was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 19, 1944. His father, Sergio Buarque de Holanda, was a prominent historian and sociologist, and his mother, Maria Amélia, was a pianist. Chico grew up in a family that valued culture and education, and he began writing poetry and playing the guitar at a young age. Buarque's musical career began in the mid-1960s when he joined the Bossa Nova movement. He quickly gained recognition for his poetic lyrics and unique voice, which blended elements of samba, jazz, and pop music. In 1966, he released his first album, "Chico Buarque de Hollanda," which included some of his most famous songs, such as "A Banda" and "Carolina." Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Buarque continued to produce music that was both politically and socially engaged. He composed several songs that criticized the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil at the time, including "Apesar de Você" and "Cálice." Despite the political climate, Buarque's music remained popular, and he became one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music history. Some of Buarque's most famous works include "Construção," "Roda Viva," and "Valsinha." His music has been covered by numerous artists, including Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, and Caetano Veloso.

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