103 years ago, Maximiano de Sousa was born in Madeira (b. 20/01/1918; d. 29/05/1980), singer, composer and actor, known worldwide as3 Max.
A tailor by profession, he soon awakened to the world of music, namely in performances in the main hotels in the city of Funchal. Later, in Lisbon, he asserted himself as a musician with hits such as "A Mula da Cooperativa"; "Bailinho da Madeira"; "Noites da Madeira" and "Rosinha dos Limões", among others, becoming a star on radio, theater and television.
Charismatic and with an interpretation, sometimes comical, he charmed the public’s attencion and was one of the great ambassadors of Madeira in the world.
Credits: Museu de Fotografia da Madeira - Atelier Vicente's.
Maximiano de Sousa, performing at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theater | July 18, 1952
6.1 x 6.8 cm | Simple negative, film | silver salt gelatin
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6.1 x 7.3 cm | Simple negative, film | silver salt gelatin
MFM-AV, Inv. PER/3164
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6.4 x 6.1 cm | Simple negative, film | silver salt gelatin
MFM-AV, Inv. PER/3165
On deposit at ABM