Hear stories from our oral history archive.

Meet some of the people who built, operated, and maintained the sound systems that animated Belém during the golden age of the sonoros. Check back from time to time as we expand this section.

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Otoniel

Owner | Tuxaua

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Meireles

Selector | Flamengo

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Milton

Technician | Owner | Alvi Azul

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Matoso

Announcer

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Bento

Owner | Bensom

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Aguiar

Owner | Importer | Monte Carlo