Bossa nova guitarist and vocalist Antônio Pecci Filho – born on July 6, 1946, in
São Paulo, Brazil – is better known by his stage name Toquinho. Alongside his
solo work, he is also known for his collaborations with Brazilian poet Vinicius
de Moraes. Toquinho studied guitar under Dona Aurora, who was predominantly a
piano player. By the time Toquinho was 14, he had progressed as a guitarist,
moving on to study under Paulinho Nogueira, Edgar Gianulo (harmony), Isaias
Sávio (classical), and Léo Peracchi (orchestration). After performing at
colleges, Toquinho moved to the next level ...