(successful singer-songwriter from Mato Grosso do Sul). A National Association of Viola Players (Associação Nacional dos Violeiros) has been founded in 2004 and the Ministry of Culture has declared the preservation of the Viola tradition as of national interest. Notable performers Almir Sater Andréa Carneiro Bambico (artistic name of Domingos Miguel dos Santos) Bemti Braz da Viola Bruna Viola Chico Lobo Helena Meireles Fernando Sodre Heraldo do Monte Inezita Barroso Ivan Vilela Fabienne Magnant (France) Mazinho Quevedo Nestor da Viola Ramon Thiesen Renato Andrade Renato Teixeira Roberto Corrêa Teddy Vieira Tião Carreiro (artistic name of José Dias Nunes) Toninho Ramos Zé Mulato See also Brazilian seven-string guitar Viola braguesa Viola sertaneja Viola toeira Viola de cocho Rabeca References External links Boa Música Brasileira in Portuguese Brazilian Musician Viola Player in Portuguese Junior da Violla Playing Song "Luzeiro" From Almir Sater (YouTube Video) Brazilian Rock Band Charme Chulo Playing "Polaca Azeda" Using Brazilian Viola (YouTube Music Video) Acoustic guitars Guitar family instruments Brazilian musical instruments