Altamiro Carrilho(1924-2012)

He has recorded over a hundred albums, composed about two hundred songs and has performed in more than forty countries broadcasting the Brazilian choro. After playing as the drummer in the band Lira Arion, began studying flute. He began his career in talent shows, having obtained the first prize in the Freshmen Parade of Ary Barroso. Did fame as an improviser and participated in numerous groups, albums and concerts. In 1949 he recorded his first cry, "Flauteando in Chacrinha" the following year set up his own set at Radio Guanabara. In 51 replaced Benedito Lacerda into the regional Boy, hired by Radio Mayrink Veiga. There followed big stars like Vicente Celestino, Orlando Silva and Francisco Alves. He formed the group Altamiro and His little band that had the program on TV Tupi and spawned the hit "Old River", with more than 700 000 copies sold. In the '60s toured abroad, and in the following decade became one of the most sought after flutists, due to the movement of rediscovery of crying. Remained active, participating in recordings and concerts, favoring the sad people