Turíbio Santos

One of the most important Brazilian classical guitar performers, Turíbio Santos has recorded over 40 LP's, deserving a special mention his efforts to bring popular music, and specifically the choros by João Pernambuco, to the realm of classical execution. Considered a most distinguished performer of the works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Santos is the recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion D' Honneur decoration from the French Government, and of the Ordem do Cruzeiro do Sul, from the Brazilian Government. Son of an amateur guitarist, Santos started at the guitar at three, and, afte...