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Forró musician Oswaldinho do Acordeon dies at 72
Brazilian musician Oswaldinho do Acordeon died at 72 on Sunday, October 25, according to announcements by friends.
His cause of death was not disclosed.
Born Oswaldo de Almeida e Silva in Duque de Caxias, he moved to São Paulo as a child and was the son of accordionist Pedro Sertanejo.
He learned the accordion largely on his own and grew up around influential musicians including Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos and Sivuca.
He brought jazz, blues, rock and classical music into forró, a style of Brazilian music rooted in the country's northeast.
He began recording as a child and released more than 20 albums, while also working with artists including Rita Lee, Elba Ramalho and Milton Nascimento.
His experiments helped widen forró's musical range, and his album *Forró in Concert* in 1981 helped bring his work to European audiences.
Oswaldinho do Acordeon, a leading Brazilian forró musician, died at 72, according to reports published on October 25 and 26, 2026.
His death was announced on social media by musician Rodolfo Forte and radio host Orlando Camboim, and no cause was disclosed.
Born Oswaldo de Almeida e Silva, he was known for blending northeastern Brazilian rhythms with jazz, blues, rock and classical music.
He released more than 20 albums and performed with artists including Rita Lee, Elba Ramalho, Ney Matogrosso and Milton Nascimento.
- Who
- Oswaldinho do Acordeon, born Oswaldo de Almeida e Silva, was a Brazilian accordionist, singer and composer.
- What
- He died at the age of 72.
- When
- The reports say he died on Sunday, October 25, 2026; one article gives October 26.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Oswaldo de Almeida e Silva was born in Duque de Caxias, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
At age nine, he appeared on a record by his father.
At age 12, he released his first single.
He released Forró in Concert, which G1 said opened the way to European festivals.
Reports said Oswaldinho died at age 72; Folha de S.Paulo instead dates his death to October 26.
- Age
- 72
- Birth name
- Oswaldo de Almeida e Silva
- Birthplace
- Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro
- Father
- Pedro Sertanejo, a sanfoneiro
- Albums
- More than 20
- Notable album
- Forró in Concert, released in 1981
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What people are saying
Farewell, master Oswaldinho do Acordeon. You and your music remain in our hearts
Today one of the greatest accordion players this country has ever known is gone. He will be missed