Legendary Architect Oscar Niemeyer Turns to Songwriting

At nearly 103 years old, legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer is still going strong, though this time in a completely different direction. The Brazilian newspaper O Globo has reported that Niemeyer has composed a samba called “Tranquilo con la Vida” or “Feeling Good About Life.” Working with two musicians, the architect penned the lyrics to the song late last year, when he was undergoing a series of operations to combat some health issues. While earlier this year found him back

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