Tim Maia

The father of Brazilian soul music, Tim Maia never hid his true nature from his fans, his prospective employers, or the law. Iconoclastic, ironic, outspoken, polemical (but always humorous), and openly addicted to cocaine and marijuana, he was known for lightheartedly missing appointments and even big-time gigs, and for being boycotted by recording companies, major TV networks such as Globo, and other media that didn't swallow his disturbing presence. With his potent and flexible baritone, Maia was able to convey not only a happy and energetic dance feel, but was capable of ...