Mestre Lucindo

Origin

Marapanim, PA

Also known as

Lucindo Rebelo da Costa, Lucindo Rodrigues

Years Active

1968–1988

Genres

carimbó

Instruments

banjo

Biography

Lucindo Rebelo da Costa, known as Mestre Lucindo, was a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and poet, born in Marapanim, Pará, on March 3, 1908. Revered as the "Poet of Ecology" and "King of Carimbó," Mestre Lucindo left a legacy of over 300 compositions that celebrate the culture, nature, and daily life of the Amazonian people. His work, deeply tied to the landscapes and riverside life, influenced generations of artists and contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of carimbó, a rhythm that became intangible cultural heritage of Brazil.

Mestre Lucindo was a self-taught artist, learning the art of music and poetry through observation and life experience, which gave his work a unique authenticity and depth. He was the first artist to organize a carimbó group, "Os Canarinhos," and to record a vinyl record, a milestone for the genre. His songs, such as "Pescador," "Nasci na Verde Rama," and "Lua, Lua, Luar," became anthems of carimbó and echo the ancestral wisdom and the intrinsic connection of the Amazonian man with the environment.

Mestre Lucindo passed away in September 1988, but his legacy endures, kept alive by memorials, academic studies, and the admiration of all who recognize his importance to Brazilian culture. He is frequently associated with other great names of Pará's carimbó, such as Mestre Cupijó and Mestre Verequete.