Netinho, one of the biggest names in axé, dies at 60 years old
Netinho, one of the biggest names in axé music, died at 60 years old after fighting a non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The farewell will be private.
The singer Netinho, one of the artists who helped popularize the axé music throughout Brazil, died on Tuesday (13), at the age of 60. The confirmation was made by the team responsible for the artist’s career, through a publication published on social networks.
Netinho had been dealing with non-Hodgkin lymphoma type B and spoke publicly about the treatment. According to the information released by his team, the clinical condition worsened, with impairment of the kidneys and other organs.
Even during the treatment period, the singer kept in touch with the public and shared messages about how he viewed the disease. People close to him pointed out that he continued to show gratitude for the career and the affection received from fans over decades.
Trajectory marked by the axis
Netinho became known nationally during the growth of axé music, especially from the 1990s. With a remarkable presence on stage and a repertoire focused on the great parties and Carnival, the artist won space among the main representatives of the genre.
Throughout his career, he released songs that gained great repercussion and became part of the affective memory of many Brazilians. Among the most remembered successes is “Milla”, a song that has become one of the marks of his artistic trajectory.
In addition to recordings, Netinho was also known for his strong presence in micaretas, electric trios and major events throughout the country.
Farewell will be reserved
The family decided to keep the funeral and cremation private. The ceremony will be restricted to family and close friends, as a wish expressed by the singer himself.
The artist’s team asked for respect to the family at this time and thanked the tributes and messages of affection received after the confirmation of the death.
Netinho leaves as a legacy a career directly linked to the history of axé music and a series of songs that have crossed generations.
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