Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Portuguese
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin (juvenilis)
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Naná Vasconcelos: Brazilian percussionist (1944–2016).
Born (died at age 71).
Naná Vasconcelos has 2 credits in our database.
Filmography (2)
Biography
Juvenal de Holanda Vasconcelos, known as Naná Vasconcelos (2 August 1944 – 9 March 2016), was a Brazilian percussionist, vocalist and berimbau player, notable for his work as a solo artist on over two dozen albums, and as a backing musician with Pat Metheny, Don Cherry, Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti, Gato Barbieri, and Milton Nascimento.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Naná Vasconcelos?
Naná Vasconcelos was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
What movies or shows has Naná Vasconcelos been in?
Naná Vasconcelos has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Landscapes of Memory (1996), The Castaways of Turtle Island (1976).
Where can I find more information about Naná Vasconcelos?
You can find more about Naná Vasconcelos on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
