Joao Donato Wiki
João Donato de Oliveira Neto aka João Donato was a Brazilian pianist and bossa nova pianist from Rio Branco. He got the limelight after sad news hit the web regarding his death and people are searching for his personal life so we’ve decided to provide all the information we have.
Joao Donato Wiki, Age
João Donato was born on the 17th of August 1934. His birthplace is Rio Branco, State of Acre, Brazil. He died at the age of 88 years. He was a citizen of Brazil. Joao first gained recognition when he first worked with Altamiro Carrillo and performed with Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto. He began his professional career at the age of 15, playing accordion in the Sinatra-Farney Fan Club.
He first recorded with Altamiro Carrillo and joined a band led by violinist Fafa Lemos that played in Brazilian nightclubs. He made his debut in 1953 as a soloist and led the bossa nova band Os Namorados which performed songs such as “Tenderly”.
He became an arranger and pianist for the band Garotas da Lua and was joined by João Gilberto after moving to São Paulo, he played in the Luis César Orchestra and the band Os Copacabana. In 1956 he recorded an album for Odeon which was produced by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
He wrote “Minha Saudade” with Gilberto, and it became a hit. In an interview during the 1970s, Gilberto said Donato inspired the creation of bossa nova.

Real/Full Name | João Donato de Oliveira Neto |
Profession | Brazilian pianist |
Nick Name | Joao Donato |
Aged | 88 years |
Date Of Birth/Birthday | 17th of August 1934 |
Religion/Caste | Unknown |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Birth Place | Rio Branco, State of Acre, Brazil |
Marital status | Unknown |
Wife | Unknown |
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Joao Donato Obituary
He died on the 17th of July 2023 at the age of 88 and the reason behind his death is natural causes.
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Joao Donato Parents, Siblings
He was born to João Donato de Oliveira Filho (father) and Eutália Pacheco da Cunha (mother). He also has a sister named Eneyda Oliveira.
Joao Donato Net Worth
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Based on the information available on the internet Joao Donato’s net worth was approximately $1 million.
FAQ About Joao Donato Wiki
Q.1 Who was Joao Donato?
Ans. He was a Brazilian pianist and bossa nova pianist from Rio Branco.
Q.2 Was Joao Donato married?
Ans. Yes, he was a married man. Kat Tat Husband
Q.3 Who was Joao Donato’s wife?
Ans. His wife’s name is not known till the time of writing this article whenever we get the information we will update it.
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