MUSIC AND ITS HISTORY

CESAR CAMARGO MARIANO


Most artists have experienced unusual situations, especially in the beginning of their careers. Check out what happened to young César Camargo.

In 1958, São Paulo’s TV channel Record invited this terrific pianist to record a TV commercial. César Camargo was supposed to play on the commercial that advertised Nat King Cole’s visit to Brazil.

The artist thought it would be a great chance to be famous and recognized as a musician. What he did not know was that he would be Nat King Cole on the commercial.

He had to wear a Nat King Cole style suit and get face and hands painted in black. People could see only part of his silhouette. “Ok, everything for the art!”

The extraordinary American singer really appreciated the recording, and ended up inviting César Camargo to watch one of his performances in the first row. However, the Brazilian musician never got to enjoy the concert… he was not allowed in for being underage!