José de Anchieta

1534 - 1597

The Jesuit priest had highlighted performance in the catechization of Brazilian indigenous. Conscious of the strong impression that music can produce to the aborigens, he used European songs to the catechism. The Jesuits also taught the indigenous to play some instruments. Birth: Espanha São Cristovão da Laguna - Tenerife , 19/3/1534
Death: Brasil Anchieta ES, 9/6/1597

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