Agostinho Dos Santos, born on April 25, 1932, in São Paulo, Brazil, was a Brazilian singer and composer. He started his career singing at O Maravilhoso club and later with Osmar Milani's orchestra. His early recordings included "O Vendedor de laranjas" and "Meu benzinho", which gained popularity in Brazil. Dos Santos' breakthrough came when he voiced the soundtrack of the 1959 film Orfeu Negro, leading to international performances. He released several albums, including Antônio Carlos Jobim E Fernando César Na Voz De Agostinho Dos Santos (1958) and Canta Boleros Famosos (1962). Notable events included the 1962 concert Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall. He died on July 12, 1973, in a plane crash while traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.
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