João Nogueira (born João Batista Nogueira Junior on 12 November 1941 in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil) was a Brazilian singer and composer known for his sambas. He
began composing at 15 and recorded "Espera ó Nega" with the label Copacabana in
1968. In 1969, Elizeth Cardoso recorded his samba "Corrente de Aço". Nogueira’s
debut LP João Nogueira was released in 1972, followed by E Lá Vou Eu (1974) and
Espelho (1977), the latter featuring his son Diogo on the title track.
Subsequent releases include Boca do Povo (1980), Wilson, Geraldo & Noel (1981),
Além do Espelho (1992), and O nome do ...