Eduardo Nadruz or Edu da Gaita (Jaguarão, October 13, 1916 - Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 1982) was a Brazilian composer and harmonica player. Edu da Gaita began his career as a harmonic prodigy by beating three hundred children in a harmonic contest when he was nine in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. In the 1930s he moved to São Paulo where he had several jobs, besides that of tango singer. He played at the Hotel Copacabana Palace (Rio de Janeiro), in casinos and was a soloist of a symphony orchestra. He has participated in many recordings accompanying other musicians. In 1957 he recorded Paganini's perpetual Moto, originally written for violin and transcribed for the harmonica by Edu himself. In addition to recording as a soloist, he also played with the Sexteto de Radamés Gnattali and performed in Europe and South America.
Edu da Gaita. Um músico sensacional. De grande importância para a MPB e para a difusão e cultura da Gaita no Brasil e no Mundo. "23 de Agosto Dia da Gaita de Boca e do Gaitista", data em homenagem a memória do Edu da Gaita. Abraços. Ailton Rios.
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