Paulo Emilio Vanzolini (Portuguese pronunciation: April 25, 1924 – April 28, 2013) was a Brazilian scientist and music composer. He was best known for his samba compositions, including the famous "Ronda", "Volta por Cima", and "Boca da Noite", and for his scientific works in herpetology. He is considered one of the greatest samba composers from São Paulo. Until his death, he still conducted research at the University of São Paulo (USP).
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25 April 1923 São Paulo, Brazil
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28 April 2013 (aged 90)
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