José Mauro, an iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, passed away at 75 after a brief illness. Known for his two albums, Obnoxius (1970) and A Viagem Das Horas (1976), both were recorded during a single session at Odeon Studios in Rio de Janeiro. Produced by Roberto Quartin under his Quartin Records label, the albums featured lyrics by Mauro’s close friend Ana Maria Bahiana, orchestrations by Lindolfo Gaya, and performances by renowned musicians like Wilson Das Neves, Dom Salvador, Ivan Conti, and Paulo Moura.