Biography

Joel Rufino dos Santos (Rio de Janeiro, June 19, 1941 – Rio de Janeiro, September 4, 2015) was a Brazilian historian, professor and writer, having been one of the reference names in the study of African culture in the country.

Known For

Ôrí

Self

Abdias Nascimento

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

Self (archive footage)

Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion

Self

Black Fragments of Samba - Paulo Moura, Infinite Music

Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman

Self

Black Fragments of Samba - Cariocas, The City Musicians

Self