Paulinho da Costa, born on May 31, 1948, is a Brazilian percussionist recognized as one of the most recorded musicians of the modern era. He began his career performing samba in Brazil before moving to the United States in the early 1970s. He collaborated with prominent artists including Sergio Mendes, Michael Jackson, and Madonna. Known for his versatility, he plays over 200 instruments professionally across diverse genres. His contributions span thousands of albums and he has received multiple accolades, including recognition by DownBeat magazine as one of the most talented percussionists of our time.
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Meaning of the name - Paulinho
small Paul
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Paulinho da Costa belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro
Occupation: jazz musician | percussionist
Employers: Sergio Mendes | Various American Pop, Rock, and Jazz Artists
Awards Received: Best Player (3 consecutive years) | Honorary Musicians Award
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Ephemeris for May 31, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 31, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 7 | 10 Gemini 43 | 22 Leo 45 |
| Moon | 18 Pisces 20 | 23 Pisces 46 | 8 Capricorn 14 |
| Mercury | 2 Cancer 56 | 25 Taurus 0 | 26 Leo 47 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 3 | 9 Gemini 40 | 8 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 34 | 23 Aries 40 | 17 Libra 51 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 45 | 1 Gemini 20 | 18 Sagittarius 59 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 55 | 18 Pisces 39 | 26 Leo 8 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 20 | 24 Taurus 11 | 29 Gemini 29 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 19 | 29 Pisces 39 | 11 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 51 | 1 Aquarius 54 | 14 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 12 Taurus 47 | 12 Aries 50 | 8 Taurus 45 |
| Ketu | 12 Scorpio 47 | 12 Libra 50 | 8 Scorpio 45 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Paulinho da Costa's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 August, 2024
