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About Ruy Castro

Birth

1948

Ruy Castro is a Brazilian author and journalist. In 1996 he was a co-winner of the Prêmio Jabuti. He is known for his writings concerning Bossa nova and for his biographies, profiling figures such as Garrincha, Nelson Rodrigues and Carmen Miranda.

Ruy Castro is a renowned Brazilian journalist and writer born in Caratinga.

His work is noted for its deep research into the history and culture of Brazil.

He is widely acclaimed for his biographies, which capture the essence of iconic figures.

His book Chega de saudade is a fundamental reference for understanding the history of bossa nova.

With a prolific career, he has published over forty works spanning various literary genres.

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