97-year-old Brazilian woman impresses with piano skills
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Maria Aparecida Figueiredo Álfaro, a 97-year-old woman from Campinas, Brazil, played the classic song “Only You” on piano from memory, captivating her family and online viewers.
Her daughter, Maria Matilde Alfaro, shared videos of her mother’s performances after receiving requests from followers. Matilde herself is a musician and member of the Bateria Campineira, a percussion group in Campinas with over 200 members.
Maria Aparecida played the song without sheet music, recalling it from her youth when it became popular through The Platters in the 1950s. Her family said music has always been central to their gatherings and expressed gratitude for the positive response to the videos. The family continues to share these intimate musical moments, and Maria Aparecida's skill has quickly gained attention online, demonstrating the enduring power of music across generations.
