Maybe the most original Brazilian percussionist/singer ever, and certainly the most influential one, Jackson do Pandeiro (born as Jose Gomes Filho in Aug 31,1919 Alagoa Grande/PB; died in Jul 10, 1982 Brasília) was, together with Luíz Gonzaga, responsible for the nationwide dissemination of Northeastern Brazilian music. During his career, he had hits that continue to be re-recorded until today, like the arrasta-pé "Casaca de Couro," the xamego "Forró na Gafieira," the baião "A Cantiga do Sapo," the cocos "O Falso Toureiro" and "Cajueiro...

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