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Inaldo Calvalcante de Albuquerque

Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, better known as Spok, is a Brazilian sax player who is one of the main frevo composers in the state of Pernambuco. His big band, composed of 18 musicians, is considered one of the most important frevo groups in the city of Recife. It has performed in many countries of the world, spreading the frevo rhythm. Spok has played with many other Brazilian artists, such as Raimundo Fagner, Alceu Valença, Antonio Nóbrega, Elba Ramalho, Geraldo Azevedo, Sivuca, Naná Vasconcelos and Rivotrill.[1] Spok has been called the new frevo ambassador for his contributions to the development and spread of the frevo rhythm. Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque was born in Igarassu, Pernambuco, Brazil

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Inaldo Calvalcante de Albuquerque: The Man From Brazil

Read "Inaldo Calvalcante de Albuquerque: The Man From Brazil" reviewed by Sammy Stein


Frevo maestro Inaldo Calvalcante de Albuquerque is known as Spok to players and friends. He is leader of the Spokfrevo Orquestra, which recently wowed audiences at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. Between numbers, he spoke with passion about frevo music and his love of the genre, saying it was part of the soul and spirit ...


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