Paulinho da Viola (born Paulo César Batista de Faria on November 12, 1942) is a Brazilian sambista, singer/songwriter, guitar, cavaquinho and mandolin player, known for his sophisticated harmonies and soft, gentle singing voice.
At the beginning of his career, Paulinho was a partner with renowned names such as Cartola, Elton Medeiros and Candeia, among others. He stands out as a singer and composer of samba, but also composes choros and is considered one of the most talented representatives of the Brazilian Popular Music. (From Wikipedia)