Jackson do Pandeiro
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José Gomes Filho more commonly known as Jackson do Pandeiro ('ʒaksõ 'du pɐ̃'dejɾu), was a Brazil
ian percussionist
and singer.
Jackson was born in Paraíba
, Brazil
, a region in the northeast of the country. His mother, Flora Mourão, was a musician and singer who played several percussion instruments. As a child he had originally wanted to play the accordion
, but his parents could not afford it and bought him a pandeiro
, a type of tambourine
, in its place. He began playing music with the zabumba
, however, in order to assist his mother in performances. When Jackson was 13 years old his family moved to Campina Grande
, a city in Paraíba. After the move, Jackson lived in João Pessoa
, where he performed in various cabarets and on the radio; and also to Recife
, where he eventually began working in a radio station and took the pseudonym of Jackson do Pandeiro. Originally his mother had nicknamed him "Jack", after the actor Jack Perry, who played parts in cowboy films which were popular in Brazil during Jackson's youth. He had his first hit with "Sebastiana", a song based on traditional Brazilian rhythms.
The single was followed by a number of albums that were successful with audiences throughout Brazil. Soon after, he joined his future wife Almira Castilhos de Albuquerque on a trip to Rio de Janeiro
, financed by his recent success. The two had been performing in a duo together and were eventually married in October 1954. However, the duo and marriage were jointly ended in 1967, and Jackson's popularity diminished soon after. Jackson did find some greater success later, though, when the popular singer and guitarist Gilberto Gil
, as well as the singer Gal Costa
, rerecorded some of his material in 1972.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian percussionist
Percussion instrument
A percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
and singer.
Jackson was born in Paraíba
Paraíba
Paraíba Paraíba Paraíba (Tupi: pa'ra a'íba: "bad to navigation"; Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: is a state of Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, a region in the northeast of the country. His mother, Flora Mourão, was a musician and singer who played several percussion instruments. As a child he had originally wanted to play the accordion
Accordion
The accordion is a box-shaped musical instrument of the bellows-driven free-reed aerophone family, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. A person who plays the accordion is called an accordionist....
, but his parents could not afford it and bought him a pandeiro
Pandeiro
The pandeiro is a type of hand frame drum.There are two important distinctions between a pandeiro and the common tambourine. The tension of the head on the pandeiro can be tuned, allowing the player a choice of high and low notes...
, a type of tambourine
Tambourine
The tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all....
, in its place. He began playing music with the zabumba
Zabumba
A zabumba is a type of bass drum used in Brazilian music. The player wears the drum while standing up and uses both hands while playing.The zabumba generally ranges in diameter from 16 to 22 inches, and is 5 to 8 inches tall. The shell is made of wood and may utilize either skin or plastic drum...
, however, in order to assist his mother in performances. When Jackson was 13 years old his family moved to Campina Grande
Campina Grande
Campina Grande is the second most populous Brazilian city in the State of Paraíba after João Pessoa, the capital. It is considered to be the most important city of the Northeastern Brazilian subregion called agreste. It is considered one of the main industrial, technological and educational...
, a city in Paraíba. After the move, Jackson lived in João Pessoa
João Pessoa
João Pessoa , is the capital city of the state of Paraíba, was founded in 1585 and sometimes called the city where the sun rises first, is a Brazilian city and the easternmost city in the Americas at 34º47'38"W, 7º9'28"S. Local residents call its easternmost point Ponta do Seixas. It is also...
, where he performed in various cabarets and on the radio; and also to Recife
Recife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...
, where he eventually began working in a radio station and took the pseudonym of Jackson do Pandeiro. Originally his mother had nicknamed him "Jack", after the actor Jack Perry, who played parts in cowboy films which were popular in Brazil during Jackson's youth. He had his first hit with "Sebastiana", a song based on traditional Brazilian rhythms.
The single was followed by a number of albums that were successful with audiences throughout Brazil. Soon after, he joined his future wife Almira Castilhos de Albuquerque on a trip to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, financed by his recent success. The two had been performing in a duo together and were eventually married in October 1954. However, the duo and marriage were jointly ended in 1967, and Jackson's popularity diminished soon after. Jackson did find some greater success later, though, when the popular singer and guitarist Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira , better known as Gilberto Gil or , is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment...
, as well as the singer Gal Costa
Gal Costa
Gal Costa is a Brazilian singer of popular music.-Early life:...
, rerecorded some of his material in 1972.
Discography
- 1955: Jackson do Pandeiro
- 1956: Forró do Jackson
- 1957: Jackson e Almira - Os Donos do Ritmo
- 1958: Forró do Jackson
- 1959: Jackson do Pandeiro
- 1960: Sua Majestade - o Rei do Ritmo
- 1960: Cantando de Norte a Sul
- 1961: Ritmo, Melodia e a Personalidade de Jackson do Pandeiro
- 1961: Mais Ritmo
- 1962: A Alegria da Casa
- 1962: ...É Batucada!
- 1963: Forró do Zé Lagoa
- 1964: Tem Jabaculê
- 1964: Coisas Nossas
- 1965: ...E Vamos Nós!
- 1966: O Cabra da Peste
- 1967: A Braza do Norte
- 1970: Aqui Tô Eu
- 1971: O Dono do Forró
- 1972: Sina de Cigarra
- 1973: Tem Mulher, Tô Lá
- 1974: Nossas Raízes
- 1975: A Tuba da Muié
- 1976: É Sucesso
- 1977: Um Nordestino Alegre
- 1978: Alegria Minha Gente
- 1980: São João Autêntico de Jackson do Pandeiro
- 1981: Isso é que é Forró!