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Spok
Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, better known as Spok or Maestro Spok, is a Brazilian sax player who is one of the main frevo composers in the state of Pernambuco. His big band, SpokFrevo Orquestra, composed of 18 musicians, is considered one of the most important frevo groups in the city of Recife. It has performed in many countries of the world, spreading the frevo rhythm. Spok has played with many other Brazilian artists, such as Raimundo Fagner, Alceu Valença, Antonio Nóbrega, Elba Ramalho, Geraldo Azevedo, Sivuca, Naná Vasconcelos and Rivotrill. Spok has been called the new frevo ambassador for his contributions to the development and spread of the frevo rhythm.
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Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, better known as Spok or Maestro Spok, is a Brazilian sax player who is one of the main frevo composers in the state of Pernambuco. His big band, SpokFrevo Orquestra, composed of 18 musicians, is considered one of the most important frevo groups in the city of Recife. It has performed in many countries of the world, spreading the frevo rhythm. Spok has played with many other Brazilian artists, such as Raimundo Fagner, Alceu Valença, Antonio Nóbrega, Elba Ramalho, Geraldo Azevedo, Sivuca, Naná Vasconcelos and Rivotrill. Spok has been called the new frevo ambassador for his contributions to the development and spread of the frevo rhythm.
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