Sivuca
- Type: Musician
- Country: Brazil
- Born: Itabaiana, Paraiba, Brazil (26 May 1930)
- Died: Joao Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil (14 December 2006)
- Active: 1950 - 2006
Biography
Brazilian accordionist, guitarist and composer born Severino Dias de Oliveira in Itabaiana in 1930. Sivuca fused forro, choro, jazz and bossa nova across a career that took him from Recife radio to Europe and New York, where he directed *Miriam Makeba*. His compositions include 'Joao e Maria' and 'Feira de Mangaio', and his 1973 album 'Sivuca' became a cult favourite.
Sivuca Discography
- Eis Sivuca! (1956) - Album - rated 3.44/5
- Sivuca (1973) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Duo Ouro Negro com Sivuca (1998) - Compilation