Samuel Martins Alves was born on June 3,1989 and is a Brazilian singer, who participated in the blind auditions of the fourth season of The Voice, singing "Feeling Good", classic in the voice of Nina Simone.
12 Facts About Sam Alves
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In December 2013, Sam won the second season of The Voice Brasil, and signed with Universal Music Brasil.
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When he was only two days old, Sam Alves was abandoned in a shoebox at the door of a house in Fortaleza, Ceara.
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Sam Alves's father was a pastor and had done some newspaper delivery routes to make a living.
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Sam Alves stayed with his mother, with whom he went through some financial difficulties.
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Raquel took on two jobs to save the house from foreclosure, while Sam Alves added hours of work to help with the bills at home and still continue going to college seeking his Pre-Med bachelor's degree.
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Sam Alves continued to pursue music, but only as a hobby performing at church as a worship leader.
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Sam Alves was part of a few his schools chorale, the "Worcester State University Chorale", and took voice lessons with one of the schools vocal coaches.
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Sam Alves sang "Feeling Good", a classic in Nina Simone's voice.
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Also in 2013, in October, Sam Alves participated in the blind auditions of The Voice Brasil, singing "When I Was Your Man" and caused all four coaches to turn their chairs.
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Sam Alves performed the song "Pais e Filhos" of the band Legiao Urbana.
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Sam Alves was saved by the public, along with Julia Tazzi, and soon after picked by coach Claudia to continue in her team.