João Donato
João Donato de Oliveira Neto is a Brazilian jazz and bossa nova pianist from Brazil, probably best known for his numerous albums as bandleader in the idiom. He first worked with Altamiro Carrilho, and went on to perform with other masters of the idiom such as Tom Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, as well as a host of others.
João Donato de Oliveira Neto was born in Rio Branco, the capital of the state of Acre, Brazil, on August 17, 1934. His father, also called João Donato, was a pilot and in his leisure hours liked to play the mandolin at home. His mother sang and the eldest sister, Eneyda, turned out to be a pianist. The youngest, Lysias, was more inclined to letters and became the main partner in his brother’s compositions.
Biography
Early life
João’s first instrument was an accordion, on which he composed his first piece, the waltz “Nini”, at the age of eight. Before his 12th birthday, his father gave him 24 and 120-bass accordions. In 1945, Donato senior was transferred and the family had to leave Rio Branco heading to Rio de Janeiro.
Podcasts:
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Keep Talking
by: John FarnhamEvery time you speak, every time you say the things you say
All the pain you put me through starts to melt away
You say, "Forgive me", and you say your sorry now
Keep talking, I'm listening, tell me from the heart
Keep talking
The words may lead you back into my arms
Baby, make it real, tell me how you really feel
Keep talking, keep talking, I'm listening
Every time we touch, I can feel it happening again
I can feel the magic coming back again
You say you changed now and you say you want me back
Keep talking, I'm listening, tell me from the heart
Keep talking
The words may lead you back into my arms
Baby, make it real, tell me how you really feel
Keep talking, keep talking, I'm listening
Tell me all the words I long to hear
Open up your heart and let me feel again
Tell me from the heart
Keep talking
The words may lead you back into my arms
Baby, make it real, tell me how you really feel
Keep talking, keep talking, I'm listening
Tell me from the heart
Keep talking
The words may lead you back into my arms
Baby, make it real, tell me how you really feel