Agepê
Agepê | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antônio Gilson Porfírio |
| Born | August 10, 1942 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | August 30, 1995 (aged 53) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Samba |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 1975–1995 |
Antônio Gilson Porfírio (August 10, 1942 – August 30, 1995), better known as Agepê, was a Brazilian singer and composer. His nickname consists of the initials AGP, of his name.
His discography is characterized by a romantic and sensual style that some have called commercial. Its main success is the song Deixa eu te amar (Let me love you), illustrating the telenovela of the TV Globo Vereda Tropical. His hit album Mistura Brasileira has sold over a million and a half copies.