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Diego Figueiredo | |
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 Figueiredo in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Franca, Brazil |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Labels | Biscoito Fino, Stunt Records, Arbors Records, Venus Records |
| Website | www |
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Figueiredo began playing music at a young age, going through a number of different instruments before finally choosing guitar at age 12. He was playing at pubs and nightclubs by 15, both with groups and as a solo musician. [3] He released his first album at 17. [4]
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