Priminho

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1956

Genres

sertanejo, rural music

Biography

Priminho, stage name of [full name not found], was a Brazilian songwriter and artist whose career was marked by his partnership with Maninho. Together, they formed the duo "Priminho e Maninho", which stood out in the sertanejo and rural music scene.

His professional trajectory began in the mid-1950s, with the release of his first 78 rpm record in 1956, through the RGE record label, containing the songs "Mãe do Chico Mineiro" and "Lobisome". Later, the duo signed with the Chantecler record label, where they released singles and LPs, including the album "Sucessos com Priminho e Maninho" in 1967. Throughout his career, Priminho demonstrated great skill as a songwriter, authoring several songs that became part of the sertanejo music repertoire.

In addition to his musical career, Priminho also had experiences in the circus universe, having owned a circus and worked as a clown under the nickname "Mandiocão". His versatility and passion for art solidified him as a relevant figure in Brazilian popular culture, especially in the sertanejo genre.