Edwin Barbosa
musical artist
Edwin Barbosa (c. 1969 – February 5, 2020), also known as Edwin de Olinda, was a Brazilian percussionist for Alceu Valença.
Career
Barbosa was known for exploring nagô, maracatu, and caboclinho, along with other percussion rhythms. He entered Valença's band in 1988, where he remained for 26 years. Valença made a tribute song to Barbosa while he was alive, titled Quando Edwin desde a ladeira. He was also present at solo works along with partner Stanley Jordan and at the Perc Pan festival, playing with Naná Vasconcelos, Gilberto Gil, and Carlinhos Brown. In 2013, he was given the Troféu Luiz Gonzaga, granted by the Câmara Municipal de Olinda, for "his relevant role in the enlargement of the Northeast music and culture." He also ran for state deputy for Pernambuco in 2010.
Death
Barbosa suffered from a severe form of diabetes and was being treated for hospital bacteria and other illnesses. He performed hemodialysis daily at the Hospital Miguel Couto in Rio de Janeiro and died there, aged 51. His body was flown to Recife on February 8, 2020.
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