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Solano Trindade

1908–1974

Brazil

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Solano Trindade (July 24, 1908— February 19, 1974) was a Brazilian poet, actor, folklorist, painter, stage director and activist. Trindade was active in the Brazilian Black Movement, having founded or co-founded several popular theater and art initiatives, such as the Teatro Popular Brasileiro (Brazilian Popular Theater) company. His poems celebrated his Afro-Brazilian heritage, as well as denouncing racism, poverty and social inequality.

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