José Mauro dead at 76: Brazilian singer who achieved cult status after going missing in the ’70s has now passed away

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As an ardent fan who’s been following the enigmatic tale of José Mauro for years, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions upon hearing about his passing. The man who was rumored to have been abducted by the military junta or perished in a road accident, only to resurface decades later, has finally bid us adieu.

Brazilian singer, José Mauro, has died following a short illness at age 76.

On a Monday, Far Out Recordings, the label responsible for re-releasing his 1970 album titled “Obnoxius,” announced his death via an Instagram post.

The record company honored his life through an Instagram post, highlighting his career, specifically the launch of two albums – Obnoxius (1970) and A Viagem Das Horas (1976). They also mentioned how he seemingly disappeared in the 1970s.

In the 1970s when José Mauro vanished, Far Out Recordings speculated that his short-lived career might have sparked rumors suggesting he was taken by the military regime, or met with an unfortunate car accident.

The truth was simply stated: he chose to step away from his career as a recording artist because it wasn’t commercially successful. Instead, Mauro would reside in Rio, composing music for theater and serving as a musical director at the Tablado Theatre School, while also instructing guitar. This was clarified by the record label.

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Years, later, however, Mauro had to stop ‘playing music’ due to health complications.

It was discovered that Mauro had survived and was residing peacefully on the periphery of Rio de Janeiro following the re-release of his album, Obnoxius, in 2016.

In 2021, when Far Out Recordings was preparing to re-release A Viagam Das Horas, they acknowledged that it was David Butter, their nephew, who facilitated contacting him first.

Following his comeback, the record label acknowledged that he could now clear up the misconceptions about his death, appreciate his music, his life journey, and his well-deserved renewed fame.

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2024-09-17 00:03