Elpídio Dos Santos

B: São Luiz do Paraitinga, SP 14 January 1909 D: 3 September 1970, of meningitis. Prolific Brazilian composer of modinhas, choros, dobrados, marchinhas, sambas, valsas, foxes, and soundtracks to Mazzaropi movies, though he is well-known for his caipira classics. His song "Você Vai Gostar" is one of the most well-known Brazilian songs ever, according to research conducted by the rural TV show Globo Rural. “Despertar do Sertão,” his composition performed by Cascatinha e Inhana, was the first Brazilian song ever played on the BBC.