Aimoré

Origin

Poços de Caldas, MG

Years active

1925

Genres

choro, instrumental

Instruments

cavaquinho, viola, violão

Biography

Aimoré was a Brazilian instrumentalist and composer who began his musical journey in 1925. He initially learned to play the cavaquinho and later picked up the viola with his father's guidance. His proficiency on the guitar was developed through the Paraguaçu method. Aimoré also sought formal musical education, taking lessons from Maestro Sebastião Patrício, also known as "Tango," who was a piston player in the bands of Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, and Franca, São Paulo.

His musical career was marked by a dedication to mastering string instruments. The Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira highlights his early development with the cavaquinho and viola, followed by his dedicated study of the guitar. This foundation in traditional Brazilian instruments likely influenced his compositional style and instrumental performances.

While specific details about his discography or major compositions are not widely documented, Aimoré's contribution lies in his instrumental skill and his engagement with the musical education of his time. His connection to Poços de Caldas and Franca places him within the musical landscape of Minas Gerais and São Paulo during the early to mid-20th century, a period rich in the development of Brazilian popular music.